Occupational Therapist

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial deficits in adult and pediatric settings within UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Responsibilities include assessing independence in daily living activities, planning and applying treatment, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising therapy assistants to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• Licensed Professional Rehab Therapist (OTR) credential from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
• Assess patient’s ability to safely perform independent living skills and design the plan of care including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and document patient progress; monitor and modify as needed.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers about deficits and discharge planning; advise on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians per regulations and standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekend coverage and two (2) holidays per year.
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and More

Job Description

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Professional Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.