OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - PRN/Flexi (802)

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

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center in Alabama as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential patient care and assist in various rehabilitation services while working in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are committed to excellence in healthcare and have the required qualifications and licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an AOTA accredited OTA program required.
• Must be licensed or practicing under a limited permit.
• Currently certified in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordinate with staff.
• Document pertinent information and support departmental operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an AOTA accredited OTA program

Job description

Job Description - OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - PRN/Flexi (802) (T221231)

OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care Rehabilitation Services - PRN/Flexi (802) - ( T221231 )

Pay Range: $40.00 / hour
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine : UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through 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 CenterOur success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
To provide direct patient care under the supervision of manager and therapists, coordinate/cooperate with assigned supportive personnel, assist with discharge planning, document pertinent information with Occupational Therapist supervision, communicate with staff, patients and families, participate in educational activities, support departmental operations, and perform special projects. To coordinate assignments of Rehab Techs, work-study students and volunteers.

Qualifications

Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed, eligible to be licensed or practicing under a limited permit as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) according to the rules and regulations of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: UAB Hospital

Job Category

Job Category

: Rehabilitation Services

Organization

Organization

: 708400000 Rehabilitation Services

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts