Acute Care OTA: Fast-Paced Therapy & Growth

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision and coordinate with the therapy team. The role includes assisting with discharge planning, documenting pertinent information, and collaborating with staff, patients, and families.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an AOTA‑accredited OTA program, currently licensed or eligible to practice as an OTA, and CPR certified.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Currently licensed, eligible to be licensed or practicing under a limited permit as an OTA.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a manager and therapists.
• Coordinate assignments with Rehab Techs, work-study students and volunteers.
• Document pertinent information with OTA supervision and communicate with staff, patients and families.
• Assist with discharge planning and departmental operations.
• Support educational activities and special projects.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

AOTA‑accredited OTA program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision and coordinate with the therapy team. The role includes assisting with discharge planning, documenting pertinent information, and collaborating with staff, patients, and families.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an AOTA‑accredited OTA program, currently licensed or eligible to practice as an OTA, and CPR certified.