OT - Occupational Therapist - PRN

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Zusammenfassung

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial deficits.

You will assess independent living skills, design and implement the plan of care, document progress, and educate patients and families. The role includes supervising assistants and coordinating discharge planning with the therapy team.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure as Occupational Therapist (OTR) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
• Assess patient ability to safely perform independent living skills and design the plan of care.
• Implement treatment plan with appropriate modalities and document progress; modify plan as needed.
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about deficits and discharge planning, including adaptive equipment information.
• Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to regulations.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team coordination

Education of patients and families

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

• Department: Rehab Services General IP; OT
• Schedule: Week days with rotating weekend shifts
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Professional Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.