Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Are you a licensed Occupational Therapist? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Utahn families and children? Are you knowledgeable in early childhood development,specifically from birth to age 3?  The Baby Watch Early Intervention Program is looking for a motivated individual to fill the open role of *Pediatric Occupational Therapist. PRINCIPAL DUTIES The Pediatric Occupational Therapist:*{target="_blank"}

• Follow through on assigned referrals by providing evaluation,assessment,eligibility determination,and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development.
• Make recommendations to families on developmental skills in the areas of gross motor,fine motor,social and emotional,cognition,speech/language/communication,self-help,and adaptive skills.
• Maintain an assigned caseload incorporating research based intervention activities into daily routines that best facilitate child and family driven outcomes as well as coach parents to learn and follow through with interventions.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete,accurate,and timely while supporting families through the transition process before the child ages out of Baby Watch Early Intervention services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have:

• An active Occupational Therapist license
• Previous Part C Early Intervention experience
• A knowledge of a family-centered service delivery model
• An ability to write and create professional trainings and presentations
• Knowledge of early childhood development,specific to birth to 3 years
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
• A valid Driver License without restrictions

PREFERENCES Preference may be given to candidates with:

• One or more years pediatric experience with children and families

THE AGENCY To learn more about the Division of Family Health,please click HERE. *WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM If you want to enhance early growth and development in infants and toddlers,who have developmental delays or disabilities,there is no better place to be than the [Baby Watch Early Intervention Program. By joining our team,you will play a key role in providing tailored services to meet the individual needs of children and their families. Not only will you experience the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of your fellow Utahns,you will also receive great health and retirement benefits! Some of these benefits can be viewed below. *BENEFITS Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):](https://familyhealth.utah.gov/oec/baby-watch-early-intervention/){target="blank"}**{target="blank"}

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/ 1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  
• Employer contributions t your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.