Occupational Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive care for patients in inpatient and acute units. This role requires floating between different units as needed and includes responsibilities for evaluating patients, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
• One weekend required per month
• Holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of care for assigned patient caseload.
• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement therapeutic interventions and provide education to patients and families.
• Ensure all documentation requirements are met in accordance with departmental standards.
• Focus on patient populations including geriatric, neurological, stroke, and amputation cases.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy required.
• Certifications:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent from the Red Cross required.
• Licenses:
  • Current Occupational Therapist License in Alabama required.
  • Active status and in good standing with the state board or licensing agency.
  • Preferred additional licenses in Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of specialty, with at least 18 months preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze patient data to assess needs and treatment goals.
• Proficiency in entering patient or treatment data into electronic systems.
• Collaborative working style with other healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Reliable and responsible, fulfilling obligations reliably.
• Positive interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude.
• Able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Capable of performing physical activities such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and walking.
• Able to manage exposure to human bodily fluids, disease, infection, and hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements

• Engage in physical activities including talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, running, kneeling, and lifting.
• Heavy work: Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and manage up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Light work is also included based on specific duties.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Normal hearing and vision, or corrected to within normal range.
• Physical presence onsite is essential to the role.