Occupational Therapist

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s of Alabama seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for our Main Campus Dearth Tower. The role focuses on evaluation, intervention, and care coordination for children and adolescents with diverse medical and developmental needs.

You will work within a family-centered, participation-focused framework aligned with AOTA guidelines. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize functional outcomes and facilitate participation across home, school, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in AL (essential).
• BLS certification (essential).
• Graduate of accredited OT program (essential).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation and intervention for pediatric patients.
• Provide care coordination and family-centered planning.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to optimize outcomes.
• Support participation at home, school and community.

Skills

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family-centered care

Evidence-based practice

Education

OT degree (Essential)

Master’s or Doctoral in OT (Preferred)

Job description

In PT and OT at Main Campus Dearth Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, M-F 8-4:30.

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, intervention, and care coordination services for children and adolescents with medical, developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and functional needs. Care is delivered using evidence-based, family-centered, and participation-focused approaches consistent with AOTA practice framework. The therapist collaborates with interprofessional team members to optimize functional outcomes, promote independence, and support participation across home, school, and community environments.

Other information:

Credentials

• Licensed as a Occupational Therapist in the state of AL
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education:

• Essential: Graduate of an accredited OT program
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctoral degree

Experience:

Preferred:

• Pediatric clinical experience
• Experience in hospital or multidisciplinary care environment
• New graduates considered if clinical training included pediatric rotations

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• * Licensed Occupational Therapist

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• * Bachelors of Science or Arts in Occupational Therapy

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:

• * 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Rehabilitation Physical Therapy

The PT & OT Department at Children’s of Alabama encompasses the following clinical areas/services: inpatient hospital (Benjamin Russell and McWane buildings), outpatient hospital (McWane), outpatient Children’s on 3rd, outpatient at Lakeshore, Sports Medicine PT (Lowder building), Early Intervention (EI), and the Comprehensive Behavioral Interventions for Tics (CBIT clinic). We employ over 30 of each PT/PTA and OT/COTA staff members in addition to 4 EI Service Coordinators, 2 Speech Therapists, 4 Aides, and other support staff. We are involved with patient care in all areas of the hospital including pediatric/cardiac/neonatal intensive care units, Pulmonary, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Burns, Hematology/Oncology, general surgery, special care unit, same day surgery, and are frequently called upon to assist with skilled therapy needs in countless hospital-based outpatient clinics. We have a highly advanced robotics program, 3D gait lab, casting clinic, and a well-respected and established Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy program. We care for children birth to 18 with a wide variety of physical, sensory, and/or functional impairments. We emphasize family-centered and episodic care in our outpatient locations and seek to empower and engage parents/custodians as the primary caregiver, advocate, and cheerleader for their child. Our department motto is: “Developing skills for life”. Our aim is to assist patients and families in achieving meaningful goals and functional outcomes through education, evidence based and cutting-edge treatment, and the provision of appropriate equipment/technology when and where indicated. Our website is: https://www.childrensal.org/physical-occupational-therapy

Schedule: M-F 8-4:30, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days