Occupational Therapist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. You will evaluate, treat, and discharge plan patients while working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

You will educate patients and families, supervise COTA or Rehab Technicians as needed, and contribute to discharge planning with a patient‑centered approach and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited School.
• Active OT license and BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan treatment and discharge.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and therapies.
• Supervise/train COTA or Rehab Technicians as needed.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure professional patient interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Windows PC

Education

Master's or Doctorate in OT

Tools

Windows PC

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, treament, and discharge planning of patients. The Therapist will work in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care, provide education for patients and their families, and to assist with discharge planning. This individual may be asked to assist with training and/or supervision of COTA or Rehab Technicians. Additionally, the Therapist must have the ability to work cooperatively with Physicians, other staff members, patients, and their families with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Additionally, the Therapist will pay close attention to detail and provide superior level of care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Master's or Doctorate graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy required.

License / Certification

Active OT license required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting 20%, standing 60%, walking 20%, and lifting 75 lbs. of the workday. Minimal climbing, frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, occasional reaching, frequent use of hands, fine motor dexterity, and repetitive action, and frequent use of large muscle groups. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Occupational Therapist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)