Occupational Therapist

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

UAH College of Business is looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to enhance children's lives through individualized therapy services. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and providing information to families.

Qualifications include a Master's in Occupational Therapy and Alabama state licensure. The position is hourly at $35 an hour, requiring excellent communication skills and experience in pediatric care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time verifiable clinical physical rehabilitation work experience.
• Must have Alabama State Board licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Must possess National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team for developing individual programs.
• Conduct assessments to determine therapy needs of children.
• Consult with families and provide information on children's therapy.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job no: 503878

Department: College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt

Location: Alabama

Categories: Early Education, Healthcare

Purpose Of The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of children through individualized occupational therapy services that promote physical, emotional, and developmental growth. The Occupational Therapist will provide therapeutic services to children with fine motor, handwriting, dressing, feeding, and sensory issues. The incumbent will consult classroom teachers and parents on how to appropriately help the child progress in his/her development.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member and work closely in the planning and organizing of a multidisciplinary team for the development of individual programs for children.
• Conduct individual and/or arena assessments to determine eligibility and therapy needs of children.
• Provide information and consultation to families.
• Provide teaching instruction and/or supervision to university students.
• Conduct and facilitate in-service staff training.
• Provide consultation with other health professionals and assist with making referrals to other agencies.
• Provide information and support to the team concerning the physical functioning of the children, especially in the areas of fine motor development, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and feeding.
• Participate in the classroom, embedding recommendations into the activities and routines of a natural learning environment.
• Provide supervision of positioning and handling, the use of orthotic and ambulation devices, and other adaptive equipment, as needed.
• Provide initial evaluations and yearly updated evaluations with a written report and suggested goals/benchmarks for intervention/educational plan, and duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 1 year of full-time verifiable clinical physical rehabilitation work experience.
• Must be an Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Must possess National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous work with pediatrics is preferred; pediatric CPR certification is desired.

Published Salary

$35 an Hour

Advertised: May 26 2026 Central Daylight Time