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Alabama's occupational therapy job market spans hospital systems like UAB Medicine and Ascension St. Vincent's, school districts, and rehabilitation networks across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. International OTs with the right credentials can find visa-sponsored roles through healthcare employers actively recruiting to fill persistent therapy staffing gaps across both urban and rural settings.
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FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Birmingham, AL, and we’re looking for passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one care to older adults right where they live. Whether treating in private residences or within Senior Living Communities, you’ll help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through our signature Geriatric House Calls™ model.
This opportunity is ideal for Occupational Therapists who value autonomy, flexibility, and truly meaningful patient outcomes, while enjoying the freedom to create and manage your own treatment schedule and build strong, lasting patient relationships.
FOX clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other forms of virtual care into their schedules, allowing for greater flexibility, improved continuity of care, and the ability to support more patients.
If you're searching for a high-impact OT role that allows you to positively impact the lives of the communities we serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (Private residences, Senior Living Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
- Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
- Provide telehealth / virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand clinical work, because they’ve lived it.
Why clinicians love working with FOX:
- A one-on-one care model that allows you to truly connect with each patient
- Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
- Optional telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
- The ability to create, control, and adjust your own treatment schedule
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that invests in your growth and values clinician-driven decision-making
Employment Types Available
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits)
- Part-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN / FOX Flex Occupational Therapist – Home & Community Visits (pay per unit compensation)
- New Graduates eligible for FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program
Ways to Earn More with FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Teach the next generation — earn more while you shape the future serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Mentor rising talent — guide new grads and emerging professionals as they launch their careers
- Manage more patients — earn additional pay by supervising PTA/OTAs and expanding the care you're able to provide
- Go above and beyond — earn additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
Compensation & Benefits
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
- Supportive, clinician driven culture
Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements
FOX clinicians must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
- Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
Apply Today
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist providing in-home, senior living, and virtual care to older adults across Birmingham, AL, and surrounding communities. You’ll help people improve mobility, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
Contact FOX Now!
Jessie Hess, Clinical Career Specialist
Jessie.hess@foxrehab.org
M: 609-605-2553
OK to text or call :)
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-JH1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Occupational Therapist – Birmingham, AL
FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Birmingham, AL, and we’re looking for passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one care to older adults right where they live. Whether treating in private residences or within Senior Living Communities, you’ll help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through our signature Geriatric House Calls™ model.
This opportunity is ideal for Occupational Therapists who value autonomy, flexibility, and truly meaningful patient outcomes, while enjoying the freedom to create and manage your own treatment schedule and build strong, lasting patient relationships.
FOX clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other forms of virtual care into their schedules, allowing for greater flexibility, improved continuity of care, and the ability to support more patients.
If you're searching for a high-impact OT role that allows you to positively impact the lives of the communities we serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (Private residences, Senior Living Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
- Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
- Provide telehealth / virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand clinical work, because they’ve lived it.
Why clinicians love working with FOX:
- A one-on-one care model that allows you to truly connect with each patient
- Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
- Optional telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
- The ability to create, control, and adjust your own treatment schedule
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that invests in your growth and values clinician-driven decision-making
Employment Types Available
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits)
- Part-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN / FOX Flex Occupational Therapist – Home & Community Visits (pay per unit compensation)
- New Graduates eligible for FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program
Ways to Earn More with FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Teach the next generation — earn more while you shape the future serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Mentor rising talent — guide new grads and emerging professionals as they launch their careers
- Manage more patients — earn additional pay by supervising PTA/OTAs and expanding the care you're able to provide
- Go above and beyond — earn additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
Compensation & Benefits
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
- Supportive, clinician driven culture
Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements
FOX clinicians must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
- Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
Apply Today
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist providing in-home, senior living, and virtual care to older adults across Birmingham, AL, and surrounding communities. You’ll help people improve mobility, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
Contact FOX Now!
Jessie Hess, Clinical Career Specialist
Jessie.hess@foxrehab.org
M: 609-605-2553
OK to text or call :)
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-JH1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Which companies sponsor visas for OTs in Alabama?
UAB Medicine, Encompass Health (headquartered in Birmingham), Ascension St. Vincent's, and Kindred Healthcare are among the larger employers in Alabama that have sponsored work visas for occupational therapists. Encompass Health operates numerous inpatient rehabilitation facilities across the state and has a documented history of H-1B visa filings for therapy roles. School systems and home health agencies also sponsor, though less frequently than hospital systems.
Which visa types are most common for OT roles in Alabama?
The H-1B is the most common visa for occupational therapists in Alabama, as OT qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree under current NBCOT and state licensure standards. Some internationally trained OTs also enter on TN visas if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals. EB-3 immigrant visas are another pathway, particularly for employers willing to sponsor permanent residency through PERM labor certification.
Which cities in Alabama have the most OT sponsorship jobs?
Birmingham has the highest concentration of OT sponsorship opportunities, driven by UAB Medicine, Children's of Alabama, and the Encompass Health corporate footprint. Huntsville is a secondary hub with growing healthcare infrastructure tied to its expanding population. Mobile supports OT hiring through Infirmary Health and USA Health. Rural areas across central and southern Alabama often have unfilled OT positions, making sponsorship more common as employers compete for qualified candidates.
How to find ot visa sponsorship jobs in Alabama?
Migrate Mate filters OT job listings in Alabama specifically to roles where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability, saving you from manually screening hundreds of postings. Because OT sponsorship in Alabama is concentrated among hospital systems and rehabilitation networks rather than spread evenly across all employer types, using Migrate Mate to target those specific employer categories in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile will give you the most relevant results efficiently.
Are there state-specific considerations for internationally trained OTs seeking jobs in Alabama?
Alabama requires occupational therapists to hold a license issued by the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy. International graduates must have their credentials evaluated for equivalency, typically through a NBCOT-recognized evaluation service, before the state board will process a licensure application. Employers generally require proof of licensure eligibility before initiating H-1B sponsorship, so beginning the credential evaluation process early is important. UAB and Alabama's university hospital pipeline also produce locally trained OTs, meaning competition for sponsored roles is real.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored ot jobs in Alabama?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.