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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Occupational Therapist/COTA/OTA

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAnchorage, AK, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • One to three years of experience is required.
  • Current State of Alaska COTA/OTA or OT registration is required.
  • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and interventions is required.
  • Understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and assaultive behavior management techniques is required.
  • Ability to develop age-appropriate programming for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients is required.
  • Experience in group facilitation and recreational therapy activities is required.
  • Ability to participate in and lead therapeutic activities is required.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with clients, referral sources, healthcare team members, and community providers is required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team is required.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional ethics and facility standards is required.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations is required.
  • Proficiency in planning, organizing, and time management is required.
  • Skill in maintaining records, preparing reports, and handling correspondence is required.
  • Competence in basic computer operations and office equipment is required.
  • Familiarity with telephone etiquette and paging procedures is required.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient needs related to activities of daily living, ADA accommodations, cognitive and sensory challenges, and other barriers to optimal functioning.
  • Develop targeted interventions and contribute to treatment planning.
  • Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on independent living skills in collaboration with the Activities Therapy team.
  • Maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
  • Interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff with courtesy and professionalism, contributing to a welcoming, respectful, and team-oriented environment.
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
  • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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