TOC - Occupational Therapist

Huntsville Hospital; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist for a full-time position. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning. You will work closely with TOC physicians and staff to ensure effective care.

Candidates must have an OT degree and be licensed in Alabama with CPR certification. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Alabama OT license and CPR certification.
• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret referrals and perform complete patient evaluations.
• Develop treatment plans with goals, reevaluation, and discharge planning.
• Implement treatment programs and modify as needed.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of patient progress and response to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Writing skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

HS/GED

OT degree master or doctorate

Job description

Overview

The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist for one of our growing locations. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The Occupational Therapist will interpret the practitioner's referrals and perform complete patient evaluations, develop thorough treatment plans to include goals, reevaluation and discharge planning, performs treatment programs, making modifications when necessary, and ongoing assessment of patient's response to treatment, and any other duties as assigned. The Occupational Therapist must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED. Must have a Masters or Doctor of Occupational degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

License: Must have a current Occupational Therapy License in the state of Alabama. Must be CPR Certified

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding organizational, time management and writing skills
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely
• Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
• Initiative and self-discipline
• Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history