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

Compensation : Pay Range: $22.90 – $37.25 / hour. Benefits for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility, and more. UAB Medicine also provides various 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 1200 beds and more than 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. As 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 Center Our success in patient care, innovation, and education results from our supportive and inclusive culture . Whether you are starting your career, fast-tracking your development, or diversifying your skills, UAB Medicine offers unique avenues for advancement . Job Description: To provide direct patient care under the supervision of managers and therapists, coordinate 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. Also, to coordinate assignments of Rehab Techs, work-study students, and volunteers. Graduate from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education. Currently licensed, eligible to be licensed, or practicing under a limited permit as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) according to Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy regulations. CPR certification required. #J-18808-Ljbffr