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 | smeltzer@utah.gov | 801.538.4232
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.
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.
Nestled up against the beautiful Wasatch mountains of Utah County, this sprawling 300 acre campus is home to multiple units specializing in the mental healthcare of psychiatric patients. Ranging from pediatric to geriatric-aged patients, the Occupational Therapy Assistant will be able to work with a variety of patients to ensure proper therapeutic treatment is administered.
Staff use standardized assessments of cognition, sensory processing and modulation, and functional performance in addition to task analysis to inform treatment plans and provide social skills, sensory coping, and life skills training according to needs and level of functioning of the individual 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
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:
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 Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In 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 page here.
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.
We are a mission-driven, state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric facility, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital's environment and treatment programs.
Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.
For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website.
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 (801) 957-9390.
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