No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$94k (median of 195 jobs)

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty

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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, Alabama

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time OT role in Birmingham, AL. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with rotating weekend coverage and 2 holidays per year.

Join UAB St. Vincent's as a Occupational Therapist – Weekday Schedule in Birmingham, Alabama.

Benefits & Compensation

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

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UAB St. Vincent's as a Occupational Therapist – Weekday Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits to improve their independent living skills. Design and implement personalized plans of care while overseeing the work of certified occupational therapy assistants.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid OTR license from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy. BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningIndependent Living Skills AssessmentPatient EducationDischarge PlanningAdaptive Equipment SelectionClinical DocumentationSupervision of Therapy Assistants

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Alabama, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 112 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (20,303 listings).

Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at UAB St. Vincent's a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 195 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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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