OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - Days (038)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UAB Medicine as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Acute Care Rehabilitation Services. In this vital role, you'll support patient care, coordinate with staff, and facilitate recovery. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities at Alabama's largest healthcare employer.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an OTA per Alabama State Board regulations.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist with discharge planning and document information.
• Coordinate assignments of Rehab Techs, work-study students, and volunteers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Coordination

Education

Graduate from an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Job Description - OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - Days (038) (T227260)

OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - Days (038) - ( T227260 )

Description

Compensation: Pay Range: $22.90- $37.25 / hour. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and more. UAB Medicine provides resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer, operating over 1,200 beds and 200+ clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. As part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama

- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021

- Level I Trauma Center

- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

- Comprehensive Transplant Institute

- Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success stems from our supportive and inclusive culture. UAB Medicine offers unique opportunities for career advancement, skill diversification, and professional growth.

Job Description

To provide direct patient care under supervision, coordinate with supportive personnel, assist with discharge planning, document information, communicate with staff, patients, and families, participate in educational activities, support departmental operations, and perform special projects. Also, to coordinate assignments of Rehab Techs, work-study students, and volunteers.

Qualifications

Graduate from an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required. Work experience cannot substitute for educational requirements. Must be licensed, eligible for licensure, or practicing under a limited permit as an OTA per Alabama State Board regulations. CPR certification required.