Pediatric OT Assistant: Help Kids Thrive Through Therapy

37800 Primary Childrens - Behavioral Health; Taylorsville (UT); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support pediatric behavioral health services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You will work with Occupational Therapists and care teams to implement individualized treatment plans addressing emotional regulation, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence in children and adolescents.

The role focuses on pediatric rehabilitation within a behavioral health context, helping

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Competent Services: Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Conducts treatments according to professional standards (AOTA).
• Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the occupational therapist.
• Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participates in utilization review audits.
• Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.

Conocimientos

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Descripción del empleo

Intermountain Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support pediatric behavioral health services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You will work with Occupational Therapists and care teams to implement individualized treatment plans addressing emotional regulation, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence in children and adolescents.

The role focuses on pediatric rehabilitation within a behavioral health context, helping