Intermountain Health·Taylorsville, Georgia
Provide skilled occupational therapy services to children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges under the supervision of a licensed OT. Implement individualized treatment plans to promote functional independence, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the occupational therapist in developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care.
Join our pediatric behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team to support patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health challenges. In this role, you'll help implement individualized treatment plans that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence. This is a unique opportunity to combine pediatric rehabilitation and behavioral health while helping children thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
Essential Functions
Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
Competent Services: Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts treatments according to professional standards (AOTA).
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. Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the occupational therapist.
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.
Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.
Location: Primary Childrens at Taylorsville
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$29.43 - $45.39
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 [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
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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Must hold a current Occupational Therapist Assistant license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Requires a valid driver's license and the physical ability to transfer patients and operate clinical equipment.
Market context
In Georgia, allied-health employers commonly seek Registered Respiratory Therapists for hospitals, emergency care, and other acute settings, so roles can be competitive when they require active state licensure and multiple life-support certifications. Candidates with an accredited respiratory care degree, Georgia RRT license, and BCLS, ACLS, and PALS are often better aligned with posted requirements. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; verify your current certifications and licensure before applying.