Inpatient NICU Occupational Therapist – PRN, Float Pool

HonorHealth

. Evaluate, administer, and oversee evidence-based occupational therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and administering evidence-based occupational therapy services, developing individualized care plans, and implementing skilled therapy techniques. Proficient in maintaining accurate medical documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

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Inpatient NICU ExperienceOccupational Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationIndividualized Care Plan DevelopmentTherapeutic Exercise Implementation

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic ExercisesManual TechniquesFunctional Mobility TrainingActivities of Daily Living TrainingMedical Record DocumentationBilling ProceduresPatient EvaluationDischarge PlanningTreatment Goal EstablishmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoringRole ModelingSupervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyEvidence-Based PracticeInterdisciplinary TeamsPatient CareFunctional Limitations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, administer, and oversee evidence-based occupational therapy services for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations
Develop and update individualized plans of care with patients and families
Implement skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members
Evaluate patient responses and establish measurable treatment goals and discharge plans
Maintain accurate medical-record documentation, treatment notes, plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and patient charges
Complete billing and billing sheets according to department procedures
Confer with interdisciplinary teams and medical personnel regarding treatment, patient status, and discharge planning
Provide feedback on discharge needs, recommended care level, and equipment needs
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentor programs
Delegate patients to occupational therapist assistants and supervise assistants and assistive personnel
Identify department needs and process improvements
Contribute to staff recruitment and retention through positive role-modeling and peer relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Inpatient NICU experience required
Willingness to work at a minimum of 3 medical centers
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, prior to starting employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Current Occupational Therapist license issued by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, in good standing, prior to starting employment
Six months recent experience for the network float position (preferred)
Ability to work PRN day shifts from 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with rotating holidays and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education courses and professional journals for maintaining occupational therapy knowledge
Career development opportunities