Position Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Occupational Therapy Assistant: Lab Assistant and Program Consultant Requisition Number H02009P Position Category Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $30-$38 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
Weber State University is seeking to establish an open pool of qualified applicants for future as-needed, hourly lab assistant and program consultant positions within the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
This pool will be used to fill roles as they arise to assist with hands-on laboratory courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Bachelor of Science program, beginning in Fall 2026.
In addition to laboratory support, individuals in this pool may serve as consultants to provide an Occupational Therapy Assistant perspective during the development and implementation of the OTA-B program.
Candidates should demonstrate a willingness and ability to advise OTA-B students as needed. Applications will be kept on file to meet program needs as specific openings or instructional requirements develop.
Candidates must hold current COTA certification and appropriate state licensure; please note that this pool is restricted to COTAs and is not open to Occupational Therapists (OTRs).
Required Qualifications
Associate of Science or Applied Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assisting (AAS-OTA) or a Bachelors of Science in a healthcare related field, is required.
Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License in the state of Utah is required. (OTR does not qualify for this position).
License in good standing as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Utah (or eligible for by start date).
Preferred Qualifications
5+ Years of Clinical Experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Advanced training and/or experience in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Physical Agent Modalities
Clinical and or/teaching experience in Adult Physical Dysfunction, Mental Health and/or Psychosocial Occupational Therapy.
Background Check? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 04/02/2026 Review Date 04/04/2026 Job Close Date 07/02/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28050 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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