Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health PRN

We are seeking a compassionate, driven, and collaborative Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing outpatient clinic in Tuscaloosa, AL . In this dynamic role, you will evaluate, design, and deliver individualized OT treatment plans for clients navigating developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, injuries, and physical disabilities. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will empower clients to gain independence in their daily activities and achieve meaningful, long-term outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate & Assess: Conduct comprehensive assessments across sensory, motor, cognitive, and functional domains to establish baseline metrics and clinical goals.

• Design Care Plans: Create individualized, evidence-based treatment programs aimed at restoring functional mobility and daily independence.

• Execute Targeted Interventions:

  • Implement therapies for fine motor control, upper extremity strength, and range of motion.

  • Provide specialized sensory integration and processing therapy for pediatric patients.

  • Train clients on ADL skills, compensatory techniques, and adaptive device usage.

• Educate & Empower: Train families and caregivers on home programs and adaptive strategies to maximize therapy outcomes.

• Maintain Documentation: Complete high-quality, compliant documentation (evaluations, daily notes, and discharge summaries) within required timelines.

• Collaborate: Coordinate with PTs, SLPs, COTAs, and physicians to ensure an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited institution.

• Licensure: Active (or eligible for) Occupational Therapist license in the State of Alabama.

• Certification: NBCOT Certification (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

  • High intrinsic motivation, adaptability, and self-initiative.

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.

  • Experience with pediatric or adult outpatient populations (pediatric/sensory integration background is a plus).