Occupational Therapist - Rehab Leadership & Patient Independence

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 St. Vincent's in Birmingham, AL is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat patients at UAB St. Vincent's East. The role involves assessing independence in living skills, designing and implementing therapy plans, and documenting patient progress, with supervision of assistants.

Qualifications include Alabama OTR licensure and BLS within 30 days. A Bachelor's is required and a Master's is preferred, with benefits including PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) licensed in Alabama.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits.
• Assess independence in living skills and design plan of care.
• Implement treatment plans and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and family about deficits and discharge planning.
• Oversee assistants and technicians per regulations and standards.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient care

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham, AL is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat patients at UAB St. Vincent's East. The role involves assessing independence in living skills, designing and implementing therapy plans, and documenting patient progress, with supervision of assistants.

Qualifications include Alabama OTR licensure and BLS within 30 days. A Bachelor's is required and a Master's is preferred, with benefits including PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.