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Inpatient Occupational Therapist – Geriatric & Neuro Rehab
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

$1,720-2,347/week
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel


Job Details

  • Work Schedule:
    • 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
    • One weekend required per month
    • Holidays as required
  • Setting: Inpatient and Acute units
  • Patient Population: Geriatric, Neurological, Stroke, and Amputation patients
  • Responsibilities:
    • Complete all aspects of care for assigned patient load including evaluations
    • Formulate plan of care and collaborate with patient, family, and other disciplines
    • Perform therapeutic interventions and education
    • Meet all documentation requirements outlined by the department
    • Must be willing to float to different units

Requirements

  • Education:
    • Doctorate of Physical Therapy required
  • Licenses:
    • Current Alabama Occupational Therapist License in good standing
    • Preferred: PT, OT, and SLP licenses
  • Certifications:
    • AHA BLS or Red Cross certification required
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
    • Will consider 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license
    • Must have at least 1 year of experience in the specialty field (Occupational Therapy)
  • Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Information

  • Patient Facing: Yes
  • Remote Position: No
  • Clinical or Non-Clinical: Clinical
  • EMR System: Meditech
  • Dress Code: Scrubs (Navy/Army Green)
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Parking: Available

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Facility

DCH Regional Medical Center

3.2rating(63 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with DCH Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, lots of extra helping hands, they work with your schedule try to accommodate

Cons

Ratio was not great, cost of living

Jaklyn R
Jaklyn R
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Mar '21 - May '21
Review of DCH Regional Medical Center on Nov 5, 2025
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DCH Regional Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 621 beds
ADDRESS809 University Boulevard EastTuscaloosa, AL 35401
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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
  • Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
Transportation
  • Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
Demographics
  • Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.
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