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Taylorsville, Utah

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Legacy Village of Taylorsville

Occupational Therapist | Restore Independence. Make Every Day Matter.

Are you passionate about helping people regain independence, confidence, and quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

At Western States Lodging & Management, our mission is “Serving You Like Family.” As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll bring that mission to life by providing compassionate, individualized therapy that helps patients improve their ability to perform the everyday activities that matter most.

What’s in it for you- Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay - hourly.

The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.

401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%

Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

Eligible Full-time Associates Are Entitled to the Following

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

What You’ll Do

Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized Plans of Care (POCs) based on functional needs, abilities, and goals.

Implement Plans of Care and perform periodic re-evaluations to assess progress and make appropriate modifications.

Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments focused on improving independence, safety, mobility, and participation in daily activities.

Provide transfer training, bed and bathroom mobility training, balance training, activities of daily living (ADL), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) training.

Provide strength and range-of-motion exercises, including active, passive, resistive, and mechanical techniques.

Administer therapeutic modalities as appropriate within your scope of practice and the established Plan of Care.

Supervise and provide direction to Occupational Therapy Assistants in implementing Plans of Care.

Provide appropriate supervision and instruction to Occupational Therapy aides and students involved in patient care.

Complete evaluations, Plans of Care, daily notes, progress notes, follow-up evaluations, and discharge documentation accurately and within established timelines.

Communicate patient progress, concerns, recommendations, and discharge information to physicians, nurses, social services, and other appropriate care team members.

Collaborate with patients, families, nurses, therapists, therapy assistants, CNAs, discharge planners, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Build positive relationships with patients and families through compassionate, respectful, and professional communication.

What Makes You Successful

Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Current Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

  • Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing with the applicable state licensing authority.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Entry-level candidates and new graduates who meet all credential requirements are encouraged to apply.
  • Previous Occupational Therapist experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent walking and standing and the ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach.

The Occupational Therapist must be able to use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, frequently lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and assist with pushing or pulling objects or individuals weighing 100 pounds or more for short durations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

You Know You’re Successful When…

Patients feel supported, respected, and confident throughout their rehabilitation experience; individualized Plans of Care are implemented safely and effectively; documentation is accurate and timely; patients demonstrate meaningful progress toward greater independence; and you collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care that helps every patient live with greater dignity and quality of life.

Why Join Western States Lodging & Management?

Western States Lodging & Management is a leading property management company with a diverse portfolio that includes nationally recognized hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, Legacy Senior Living communities, and Nxt multifamily apartment communities throughout the western United States.

Our mission is simple: Serving You Like Family. That commitment extends beyond our guests and residents—it defines how we treat our associates and business partners.

We believe that great people build great communities, which is why we invest in our team through meaningful work, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

At Western States Lodging & Management, we encourage every team member to serve as an Ambassador of our values, a trusted Consultant who brings knowledge and solutions, a Collaborator who builds strong relationships through teamwork, and a Coach who is passionate and empowers others to learn, grow, and succeed.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your potential is supported every step of the way.

Apply today and discover why thousands of associates have chosen Western States as the place to build a meaningful career.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and implement individualized plans of care to improve functional independence and safety. They will also supervise therapy assistants and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an ACOTE-accredited program and possess a current OTR certification and state license. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply, and physical ability to assist with patient mobility is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentADL trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient communicationSafety assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Utah, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$108k (34 salary observations; 127 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $87k–$105k)211 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Utah vs national$108k median in Utah$97k nationally (+11%)34 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Utah41 active9,177 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 46% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 32 employers
13
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Occupational TherapistContract

Luna Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$68-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About WSLM Recruiting

Hospitality
South Jordan, Utah
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
Hotel discounts
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Optional supplemental benefits
Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

Living in Taylorsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$469k
Typical market rent
$1,610/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.