T221339 - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Compensation:
Pay Range: %2435.55 - %2457.75 / hour

Job Highlights:
UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is opening an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation pavilion in spring 2025. The new hospital will include 78 rehabilitation beds and the latest technology ndash; all designed to promote functional activity at every turn. Our team of highly skilled therapists practice in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care thatrsquo;s focused on each patient and their road to recovery. We support professional clinical development by empowering our clinicians through mentorship and other growth opportunities that elevate our standard of care. Also, UAB Medicine covers the cost of obtaining certain professional certifications. Home to nationally designated SCI and TBI Model Systems, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center provides physical, occupational, speech, recreational, and music therapy. Join our inpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of health care in Alabama and beyond.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamarsquo;s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- Americarsquo;s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:

To serve as an expert in the clinical assessment and evaluation of seating and positioning needs of our patients and other areas related areas (wound and contracture management and prevention, home modification, advanced WC skill training). To serve as resource to help therapy staff navigate the WC evaluation process, including successful completion of wheelchair assessments and providing proper justification to payor sources. To develop and lead educational in-services and training for patients and staff related to seating and positioning topics, advanced wheelchair skills and home modifications. To serve as liaison between inpatient rehab and outpatient to ensure WC evaluations are performed at appropriate time. May provide WC follow-up assessment for patients who were evaluated in inpatient rehab.

Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy and three (3) yearsrsquo; experience that include treating spinal cord injury population in an inpatient setting and experience operating complex rehab technology (CRT) required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist (OT) by the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association (ALOTA) or currently registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. Seating and Mobility Specialist certification preferred.