Acute Care Therapist Lead Acute Occupational Therapy Days (004)

University of Alabama; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking a full-time therapist to manage workflow and provide leadership within their team. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with three years of experience. The role requires specific state licensing and CPR certification. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $73,945 to $120,165 annually.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist / Audiologist or Occupational Therapist.
• Requires three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Currently certified in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and provide team leadership in assigned area.
• Serve as a resource for therapists and resolve complex patient care issues.
• Perform duties of a therapist as necessary.

Skills

Body Mechanics

Communication skills

HIPAA

Pediatrics Experience

Patient Service Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy or related field

Job description

Compensation

Pay Range: $73,945.00 - $120,165.00 / year

• Benefits available for eligible positions include:
  100% tuition assistance
  wellness initiatives
  generous paid time off
  paid parental leave
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  eligible employer plus addition to our many benefits and perks
  UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Shifts Available

UAB Medicine supports work / life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:

• Full-Time Days

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine

UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
• America's No.1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Comprehensive Transplant Institute
• Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast‑track your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description

To manage the workflow and provide team leadership within assigned area of responsibility. To serve as a resource for therapists; resolves more complex patient care issues. To perform the duties of a therapist as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy or related field or Occupational Therapy and three (3) years of experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Speech‑Language Pathologist / Audiologist or Occupational Therapist (OT) by the appropriate State of Alabama Board or registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy or certified as a Board Certified Musician Therapist (MT‑BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Key Skills

Body Mechanics, Early Intervention, Acute Care, Communication skills, HIPAA, Autism Experience, Computer Literacy, Pediatrics Experience, Home Care, Heavy Lifting, Patient Service Experience, Medicare

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

Salary: $73,945 - $120,165