Occupational Therapist

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering individualized therapy to support fine motor skills, handwriting, feeding and sensory processing in children.

As an on-call, hourly staff position, you will assess needs, develop goals, collaborate with classroom teachers and families, and provide training to students and staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy license.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

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.
• Provides consultation with other health professionals and assists with making referrals to other agencies.
• Provide information and support to the team concerning the physical functioning of the children, especially in fine motor development, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and feeding.
• Participates in the classroom, embedding recommendations into the activities and routines of a natural learning environment.
• Provides 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

Skills

Verbal communication

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.
• Provides consultation with other health professionals and assists 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.
• Participates in the classroom, embedding recommendations into the activities and routines of a natural learning environment.
• Provides 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be an Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy licensee.
• 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.
• 1 year of full-time verifiable clinical physical rehabilitation work experience is preferred.

Published Salary (if available)

$35 an Hour

Advertised

Sep 11 2026 Central Daylight Time

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.