Therapists (PT, OT, ST, and PRN) EG Job Opening

A career at Alacare allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a member of the Alacare team, your skills are fully engaged in delivering compassionate care. Regardless if you are in the field or behind the scenes, each day is filled with meaningfulness and satisfaction. Career opportunities can be found in almost every county in the State of Alabama at each of our 24 locations. Our team of dedicated professionals are focused on providing outstanding care and strive for high patient satisfaction. If you are ready to take your career to a new level, consider Alacare and apply today.

Therapists (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist)
Home care allows you to get a full understanding of each patient’s needs!
Duties include:

• Initiating, evaluating, developing, implementing, documenting, supervising and revising plans of care for patients
• Coordinating patient care with other staff members and physicians
• Documenting patient assessment, needs and care
• Assisting with coordinating and teaching rehabilitative care programs to meet the needs of staff, patients, caregivers and the community
• Supervising Therapy Assistants (if applicable)

Requirements for Physical Therapists:
Home care is both challenging and rewarding! This job requires a person who can work independently, while never forgetting that home care is a team effort.
Other requirements include:

• Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• One year of clinical experience as a physical therapist
• Licensed as a physical therapist by the State of Alabama
• Knowledge of geriatric problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Respecting the patient’s privacy and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to turn, lift, carry and otherwise transport patients
• Current Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• CPR Certification

Requirements for Occupational Therapists:
Home care is both challenging and rewarding! This job requires a person who can work independently, while never forgetting that home care is a team effort.
Other requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program or completion of the American Occupational Therapist Association career mobility program
• Successful completion of a minimum of six months of Level II field work experience
• Successful completion of the American Occupational Therapist Association Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Registered
• One year of clinical experience
• Current American Occupational Therapist Association Certification Licensure by the State of Alabama
• Knowledge of geriatric problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Respecting the patient’s privacy and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to turn, lift, carry and otherwise transport patients
• Current Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• CPR Certification

Requirements for Speech Therapists:

Home care is both challenging and rewarding! This job requires a person who can work independently, while never forgetting that home care is a team effort.
Other requirements include:

• Graduate of an approved School of Speech Pathology with a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
• CFY and CCC from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• One year of experience in home health care
• One year of experience in clinical speech pathology
• Licensure by the State of Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology
• Certificate of Clinical Competency form the Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Knowledge of geriatric problems and neurological conditions
• Experience in treating swallowing disorders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Respecting the patient’s privacy and maintaining confidentiality
• Current Alabama driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• CPR Certification