Compassionate Behavioral Health OT Assistant

imh; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 84,328,000 - 130,061,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist licensed OTs in providing therapy for patients facing mental health challenges. You will implement therapeutic interventions that improve daily living, coping, and community reintegration within a behavioral health setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, participate in continuing education, and support program development and marketing to grow the OT program.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies; completes patient billing.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal & Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

OT Assistant License

BLS Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist licensed OTs in providing therapy for patients facing mental health challenges. You will implement therapeutic interventions that improve daily living, coping, and community reintegration within a behavioral health setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, participate in continuing education, and support program development and marketing to grow the OT program.