Inpatient Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist - Des Moines - Intermountain Health

    Intermountain Health
    Intermountain Health Des Moines

    2 days ago

    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.

    Join our compassionate and collaborative team as an

    Occupational Therapist

    within our


    Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit , where you'll play a vital role in helping patients build functional skills, regain independence, and achieve meaningful participation in daily life.

    In this dynamic setting, you will partner closely with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions that support emotional regulation, coping strategies, and engagement in purposeful activities.


    We are seeking a therapist who brings strong clinical judgment, creativity, and a patient-centered mindset— and we strongly prefer candidates with prior experience or specialized training in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.


    Your understanding of mental health diagnoses, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed care will be instrumental in supporting patients through stabilization and recovery.

    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.

    Psych experience, preferred

    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:
    Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

    Work City:
    Sandy

    Work State:
    Utah

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:
    40
    The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
    $ $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
    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 artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you.

    While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy 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.

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