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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, Alabama

OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: Acute Rehab Services
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Days
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.

Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What You Will Need

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted. Required.

Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Required.

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  • About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy and implement treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate families, and assist with discharge planning and adaptive equipment selection.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a COTA credential from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy. Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningDocumentationPatient educationRehabilitationCOTA certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Associate Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program