OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | THERAPY SERVICES
Compensation
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Job Description
The Occupational Therapist plans an occupational therapy (OT) program to meet specific goals for restoration of function.
Assesses maximum abilities for adjustment to limitations in cases of strength, coordination, range of motion, levels of independence in activities of daily living, emotional stability, and behavioral changes.
Supervises assigned supportive personnel; participates in patient discharge planning; documents pertinent information; communicates verbally with staff, patients, and families; participates in educational activities; supports departmental operations; and performs special responsibilities/projects. Provides student training.
Must be currently licensed by the State of Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. Must possess American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist plans and implements therapy programs to restore patient function and independence in daily activities. They also supervise support staff, participate in discharge planning, and provide student training.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently licensed by the State of Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of American Heart Association BLS certification is also required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Alabama | 64 active | 9,233 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
42 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
34 jobs · 33 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$70-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,265 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Confidential Employer
Living in McCalla
- Median resident rent
- $1,777/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.