Occupational Therapist

Job Description

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treating 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.

Join a dynamic rehab team where your skills make an impact across the entire hospital. As an Occupational Therapist in our facility, you’ll provide hands‑on care in a wide range of settings—including Orthopedic & Neuro Medical, Pediatrics, ICU, Medical Oncology, Cardiovascular, Surgical / Trauma, Behavioral Health, Same‑Day Surgery, and Medical Observation.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abide by service standards.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keep thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals; ensure smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Manage all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high‑quality care.
• Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participate in utilization review audits.
• Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration / consensus with leader.
• Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program and achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, St George, Utah

Pay

$42.00 / hr – $65.00 / hr (actual hourly rate dependent on experience)

Benefits

We care about your well‑being—mind, body, and spirit—providing a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged life.

Hiring Process

Intermountain Health uses the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore, to improve your job application experience. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final hiring decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness and data protection.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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