Occupational Therapist - OTR/L (Home Health)
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $36.54–$54.81 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Alabama post a median of $46 an hour, the middle half $44.43–$55, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Alabama earn a median of $45.21 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Alabama: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Alabama is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs an Alabama license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Alabama license, apply to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($140, by its own page): what Alabama asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Alabama requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Admin. Code r. 625-X-1-.04 and 625-X-1-.05).
- Staying active: Renewal applications are due 60 days before the license expires, with 30 contact hours (3.0 CEUs) of continuing education per two years or 15 per year, at most one third in administration, management or academic topics (Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-5-.02).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Alabama · Every state's rule
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About the job
Join our team as an Occupational Therapist (OT, OTR/L)!
Explore opportunities with Atmore Community Home Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Occupational Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides service within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of Occupational Therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
- Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and occupational therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
- Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
- Conducts patient assessments evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the State of Alabama
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills
Pay Range
$75,998 - $113,997 annual total cash target pay
$43.85 - $65.77 per visit point
$36.54 - $54.81 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of 'direct' and 'indirect' patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is one of the largest US health care companies. Its Optum business employs nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists and medical assistants in physician practices, clinics, home and community care, behavioral health and pharmacy services across the country, alongside its UnitedHealthcare insurance business.
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