Occupational Therapist/COTA/OTA

UHS•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Star Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join its team in a full-time, onsite role in Anchorage, Alaska. The hospital provides behavioral health services, including residential treatment for preteen and teenage boys and girls ages 11 to 18. Its residential programs help youth build social, recreational, and life skills for success at home and in the community. The position supports patients in reaching their highest level of functional independence. The clinician evaluates needs related to activities of daily living, ADA accommodations, cognitive and sensory challenges, and other barriers to functioning. The role develops targeted interventions, contributes to treatment planning, and facilitates individual and group sessions focused on independent living skills in collaboration with the Activities Therapy team. The position also requires professional, respectful interaction with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, and contribution to a welcoming, cooperative, team-oriented environment. The posting offers a $10,000 signing bonus and $10,000 relocation assistance.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
1–3 years of experience required.
Current State of Alaska COTA/OTA or OT registration required.
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and interventions.
Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and assaultive behavior management techniques.
Ability to develop age-appropriate programming for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with clients, referral sources, healthcare team members, and community providers.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
Ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Tact, resourcefulness, patience, dedication, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and facility standards.
Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Proficiency in planning, organizing, and time management.
Competence in basic computer operations and office equipment; familiarity with telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Physical ability to participate in and lead therapeutic activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in group facilitation and recreational therapy activities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs related to activities of daily living, ADA accommodations, cognitive and sensory challenges, and other barriers to optimal functioning.
Develop targeted occupational therapy interventions and contribute to treatment planning.
Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on independent living skills in collaboration with the Activities Therapy team.
Maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Represent North Star Behavioral Health Hospital professionally and contribute to a welcoming, respectful, team-oriented environment.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
Maintain records, prepare reports, handle correspondence, and meet deadlines.