Occupational Therapist, Neonatal Intensive Care unit

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Acute Rehabilitation, Neonatal Intensive Care unit
Position Type: Unscheduled/Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable

Your role with us
Come join our dynamic and collaborative acute care therapy team at Salem Health, where you’ll make a meaningful impact in the lives of our most vulnerable patients. As an occupational therapist in our Neonatal Intensive Care unit, you’ll work at the top of your license, delivering compassionate, family-centered care with a focus on sensory, neurobehavioral, and feeding development in premature and newborn populations.

• Conduct evidence-based evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for premature and newborn patients.
• Focus on sensory, neurobehavioral and feeding development in the Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Mother-Baby units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing, neonatologists, lactation consultants and care managers.
• Deliver exceptional patient and family-centered care with a strong emphasis on communication and customer service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively within the team and across departments.

• Holds a valid license to practice in the state of Oregon or is license eligible.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.