PS Occupational Therapist

University of Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 113,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

Tuition reduction

Job summary

University of Utah Health’s Pediatric developmental team seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and support children with developmental concerns. The role focuses on comprehensive evaluations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing individualized care plans in the UDAC setting.

Responsibilities include supervision of practicum students and education of families, with opportunities to engage in related Neonatal Follow-up and Heart Center Neurodevelopment programs.

Qualifications

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system (obtain within 30 days).
Current licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess children’s functional abilities and participation.
Train and supervise practicum students and other University trainees.
Assist in directing or working within UDAC program and related areas.
Educate patients and families about findings, goals, and home programs.
Provide documentation of patient care per established criteria.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Utah OT licensure

Job description

PS Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist in our University Developmental Assessment Clinics (UDAC). The Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for children who present with developmental concerns that may affect their participation and functioning at home, in school, and in the community. This position will be primarily in the Child Development Program with potential opportunities in the future to participate in the Neonatal Follow-up Program and the Heart Center Neurodevelopment Program. Children referred to the Child Development Program may present with a wide range of developmental profiles, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, educators, and members of the interdisciplinary team to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop an individualized plan of care.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent healthcare coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess children's functional abilities, developmental skills, and participation in daily activities. Evaluations will include, but are not limited to, assessment of sensory processing, fine motor skills, executive function skills, visual-motor integration, coordination, self-care abilities, play skills, and functional participation.
Train and supervise occupational therapy practicum students and train other University trainees of a variety of disciplines.
Assist in directing or working within agency program and support areas, as assigned by the UDAC Director.
Educate the patient and their parents about the findings of the evaluation; also educate about the goals of the occupational therapy program, plan of treatment, home programs, injury prevention and other related information.
Provide documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

The above job description reflects the general physical and mental demands and environmental conditions required to perform the essential functions for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time. The University of Utah Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and extends reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. A qualified applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Utah.

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