Occupational Therapist

Job no: 503878

Department:
College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

Work type:
Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt

Location:

Alabama

Categories:
Early Education, Healthcare

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of children through individualized occupational therapy services that promote physical, emotional, and developmental growth. The Occupational Therapist will provide therapeutic services to children with fine motor, handwriting, dressing, feeding, and sensory issues. The incumbent will consult classroom teachers and parents on how to appropriately help the child progress in his/her development.

• Serve as a key member and work closely in the planning and organizing of a multidisciplinary team for the development of individual programs for children.
• Conduct individual and/or arena assessments to determine eligibility and therapy needs of children.
• Provide information and consultation to families.
• Provide teaching instruction and/or supervision to university students.
• Conduct and facilitate in-service staff training.
• Provide consultation with other health professionals and assist with making referrals to other agencies.
• Provide information and support to the team concerning the physical functioning of the children, especially in the areas of fine motor development, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and feeding.
• Participate in the classroom, embedding recommendations into the activities and routines of a natural learning environment.
• Provide supervision of positioning and handling, the use of orthotic and ambulation devices, and other adaptive equipment, as needed.
• Provide initial evaluations and yearly updated evaluations with a written report and suggested goals/benchmarks for intervention/educational plan, and duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 1 year of full-time verifiable clinical physical rehabilitation work experience.
• Must be an Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy licensure.
• Must possess National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.

• Previous work with pediatrics is preferred; pediatric CPR certification is desired.

$35 an Hour

Advertised:
May 26 2026 Central Daylight Time