COTA- Inpatient Therapy

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support an OTR/L by performing therapy procedures and facilitating patient activities. You will supervise technicians, volunteers and students as assigned in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Education must be AOTA-accredited; Alabama license is required, with BCLS to be obtained within orientation. Prefer membership in AOTA and a strong focus on effective communication with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited educational program for Occupational Therapists Assistants.
• Must have current Alabama license.
• Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.
• Prefer member of AOTA.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy procedures and other related tasks under the direction of a Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and assists the OTR/L in patient activities.
• Supervises technicians, volunteers and students as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with all patients in a

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

Alabama license

BCLS certification within orientation

Job description

Performs occupational therapy procedures and other related tasks under the direction of a Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and assists the OTR/L in patient activities. Supervises technicians, volunteers and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

Education: Graduate of AOTA accredited educational program for Occupational Therapists Assistants required. Must have current Alabama license. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period. Prefer member of AOTA.

Experience: None required

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al