Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Riverton
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: This position is responsible for screening,
testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries,
diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures
and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy
practices. In addition, this position is responsible for
consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and
caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders
to deliver quality, patient centered care. Posting Specifics
Schedule: 20 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm Essential
Functions Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain
Health, and abides by service standards. Competent Services :
Provides skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on
standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts
evaluations and treatments according to professional standards
(AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals,
and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient
assessments. 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. Patient Care
and Supervision : Manages all aspects of patient care and
education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff,
and students to ensure high-quality care. 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. Meetings : Participates in patient care
conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and
necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus
with leader. Program Development and Marketing : Contributes to
program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical
therapy program and achieve department goals. Skills Quality
Improvement Verbal and Written Communication Patient Engagement
Critical Thinking Time Management Care Planning Compassion
Qualifications Current Occupational Therapist license in 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. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for
employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs,
operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent
interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and
understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly
and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift
and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also
bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and
obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes
pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy
items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of
equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand
in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location:
Primary Childrens at Riverton Work City: Riverton Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 The hourly range for this position is
listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $42.66
- $65.82 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit –
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package
that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable
culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure,
connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits
package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity
employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the
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and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe
and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career
with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All
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