Pediatric OT Assistant — Behavioral Health Specialist

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's pediatric behavioral health team is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support occupational therapy services for children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health needs.

You will work with therapists to implement treatment plans aimed at emotional regulation, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence in home, school, and community contexts.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in states where you work.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with pediatric behavioral health settings.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and adheres to service standards.
• Provides skilled OT services under supervision of a licensed OT, using standard practices.
• Meets productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Maintains thorough, timely patient records and completes billing accurately.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and providers about goals and progress.
• Engages in continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and utilization reviews.
• Contributes to program development and marketing of the OT clinical area.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

COTA license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Intermountain Health's pediatric behavioral health team is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support occupational therapy services for children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health needs.

You will work with therapists to implement treatment plans aimed at emotional regulation, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence in home, school, and community contexts.