About the role
Position Summary
Occupational Therapist
Location: 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr.
Schedule
Flexible Scheduling
Setting: Acute Care
Pace: Moderately fast‑paced
Experience Level: Open to new grads;
acute care experience required
🤝 Team Culture You’ll Love
You’ll be part of a team that is:
Collaborative
We work closely across disciplines to ensure whole‑person care.
Supportive
You’ll always have guidance, resources, and encouragement.
Growth‑minded
Professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning are core values.
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
✨ What You’ll Do
As an Occupational Therapist, you will
- Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients using therapeutic everyday activities to improve daily living and work skills.
- Evaluate patients using information from the patient, physicians, family members, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with clear goals aligned with the continuum of care.
- Demonstrate age‑appropriate care and clinical competency in professional equipment use and safety.
- Re‑evaluate patient progress and update plans as needed, ensuring accurate documentation and billing.
- Provide patient and family education to support ongoing success.
- Maintain compliance with state practice standards and organization policies.
- 🌈 Why This Role Matters
Every session you deliver is an opportunity to:
Restore independence
Build patient confidence
Support families
Make daily life achievable again
Your work changes lives. Truly.
Qualifications
- 📌 What You Bring
- 1 year of relevant experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an approved program
- Current Alabama Occupational Therapist license (temporary permit accepted)
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
- A patient‑focused approach with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
- 💪 Physical & Sensory Expectations
- This role requires frequent bending, stair climbing, kneeling, reaching, lifting 10–34 lbs, standing, walking, and fine motor skills—common for hands‑on therapy work. It also involves normal speech hearing, near and far vision, and the ability to manage stressful or emotionally charged situations.
- Ready to Join a Team That Invests in You?
- If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to meet you.
Build a career that works for you . We believe the best talent thrives when supported. That’s why we offer flexible schedules, a hands‑on mentoring program, and ongoing continuing education to help you sharpen your skills and advance your career. If you’re looking for a role that supports your growth—not just your workload—you’ve found it.