Occupational Therapy Assistant- Utah State Hospital

Occupational Therapy Assistant- Utah State Hospital

Build a career with a view. Join our dedicated team in Provo and help the Utah State Hospital provide world-class psychiatric rehabilitation as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $23.10 - $38.15 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter Samantha Meltzer 801.538.4232

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Evaluate patient needs and capacities in collaboration with Occupational therapist.
• Plan and facilitate group and individual treatment to improve life social and coping skills performance.
• Effectively document and communicate patient progress and response to treatment.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team of psychiatrists medical doctors nurses and social workers to ensure optimal patient care.
• On the job training for all experience levels.
• A variety of treatment and assessment opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Must possess certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Licensure from the Utah Occupational Therapy License Board.

Preferred qualifications:

• Have experience working with psychiatric patients in a healthcare setting.
• Possess great communication and organizational skills.
• Have a desire to effect positive change in individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges.

About the Role

Nestled up against the beautiful Wasatch mountains of UtahCounty this sprawling 300 acre campus is home to multiple units specializingin the mental healthcare of psychiatric patients. Ranging from pediatric togeriatric-aged patients the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be able towork with a variety of patients to ensure proper therapeutic treatment isadministered.

Staff use standardized assessments of cognition sensoryprocessing and modulation and functional performance in addition to taskanalysis to inform treatment plans and provide social skills sensory copingand life skills training according to needs and level of functioning of theindividual served.

The shift is Monday through Friday--No Weekends Required!

Location
1300 East Center Street
Provo Utah 84603
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utahs most important healthcare addition to a competitive salary the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Health Insurance:Multiple medical plan options including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.
Dental & Vision:Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
Paid Leave:Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement:A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.
To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator please visit the main state benefits pagehere.

Additional Benefits:
Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
Cafeteria on site with meals snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
Access to comfort rooms while on campus as well as other mental wellness benefits.

The Agency
We are a mission-driven state-of-the-art inpatientpsychiatric facility fully accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers forMedicaid and Medicare certifying the high quality of the Hospitalsenvironment and treatment programs.

Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the WasatchMountains conveniently close to several Universities great housing options inwonderful neighborhoods and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.

For more information about the Utah State Hospital ourphilosophy mission and treatment programs we invite you to browse ourwebsite.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Supplemental Information:

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment e.g. working around operating machines working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend crouch stoop stretch reach lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use isNOTallowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC