Occupational Therapist

The Riley Behavioral; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Documentation time

Holidays

Flexible hours

Team environment

Job summary

The Riley Behavioral is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver pediatric therapy services in Huntsville, AL. The role includes patient evaluations, developing care plans with family goals, and supervising COTAs within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities cover documentation, family education, and ensuring insurance-approved plans while maintaining patient care quality. This position offers part-time, full-time, and PRN opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required.
• OT certification and licensure required.
• Pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred but will consider the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with department guidelines.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings and parent/family goals.
• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals.
• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team.
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.
• Provide COTA supervision.
• Complete updated Plan of Care as required by insurance.
• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment.
• Assess patient and family needs regarding understanding, readiness to learn, and teaching method.
• Develop and instruct the patient and family for home treatment programs.
• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance to department guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

OT certification and licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations and reassessments in accordance with department guidelines

• Develop an individualized plan of care based on evaluation findings and parent/family goals

• Develop measurable long-term and short-term goals

• Participate in ongoing communication and collaboration with other members of the patient's interdisciplinary care team

• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

• Provide COTA supervision

• Complete updated Plan of Cares as required by insurance

• Ensure patient authorization prior to providing therapy treatment

• Assess patient and family needs regarding their level of understanding, readiness to learn, ability to assimilate information, and the most desirable method of teaching

• Develop and instruct the patient and family for appropriate home treatment programs

• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance to department guidelines

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school required
• OT certification and licensure required
• Pediatric and/or clinical experience preferred but will make consideration for the right candidate

What we offer

• Medical and dental benefits for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Limited evaluations per week/month
• Paid documentation time
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hours
• A fun and friendly interdisciplinary work environment
• And so much more!

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, PRN

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics