Occupational Therapist (Pediatric)- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah•Provo, UT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah State Hospital is hiring an Occupational Therapist for its pediatric team in Provo, Utah. The therapist works with patients ages 6–18, using assessments and individualized therapeutic interventions to address functional barriers related to mental illness and improve participation, independence, and quality of life. Treatment connects to real-life activities and includes individual and group sessions tailored to each patient's interests, developmental needs, abilities, and goals. The role addresses life skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), functional cognition, social skills, emotional regulation, and sensory modulation. The therapist documents and communicates patient progress and works with OT colleagues and an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care and support the carryover of skills into daily routines. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Utah licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or ability to obtain it.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assess and treat physical, cognitive, sensory, or social limitations affecting participation in daily activities in a pediatric population.
Experience with group interventions and evidence-supported practice.
Effective communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-direction, including the ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and follow through on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient needs and provide individualized occupational therapy to improve participation and independence in ADLs, IADLs, life skills, functional cognition, social skills, and sensory modulation.
Plan and lead individual and group sessions using purposeful interventions tailored to patients' interests, developmental needs, abilities, and treatment goals.
Document and communicate patient progress and responses to treatment.
Collaborate with OT team members and an interdisciplinary care team, including psychiatrists, medical doctors, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care and support skill carryover into daily routines.
Conduct assessments and design therapeutic interventions addressing functional barriers related to mental illness.
Help patients develop age-appropriate self-care and daily routines, practice cognitive skills, build social and emotional regulation skills, and use individualized sensory strategies.

Benefits

Full benefits package.
Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account; opt-out cash benefit available.
Multiple dental and vision plan options.
Accrual of 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.
10% employer contribution to a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Tier II account, with a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or Defined Contribution Plan.
Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
On-site cafeteria with meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course and campus comfort rooms, as well as other mental wellness benefits.
Job stability, career growth opportunities, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment.