Introduction
This recruitment is being held to fill multiple vacancies with the Department of Public Health Services and to establish a list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Public Health Services (PHS) is hiring for Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Occupational Therapist - Senior. Applicants can apply at one or all levels, if they qualify. To learn more about each level and for minimum qualifications, please click on the links below:
Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist - Senior Effective July 2024, all employees shall receive a Cost of Living Adjustment of 4% of base salary.Effective July 14, 2025, all employees shall receive a Cost of Living Adjustment of 3% of base salary.
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires for all three levels of the Occupational Therapist Series (Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, and Occupational Therapist - Senior) . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
TYPICAL DUTIES
Performs occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings. Plans and implements occupational therapeutic treatment for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly. Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional, and para-professional staff. Attends staff meetings and patient conferences; conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental personnel; may assist with departmental orientation of new staff. Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports. May act as lead therapist or provides instruction to other Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and other professional or para-professional staff; may assist in coordinating occupational therapy internship programs; may consult with supervisory staff and provide input into employee and intern evaluations. May assist with departmental projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
Current occupational therapy theory, practices, applications, and processes; human anatomy and physiology related to treatments; basic principles of psychology and psychopathology; perceptual-motor theory and principles; medical terminology; basic computer operations, including pertinent software; basic medical record keeping; principles of clinical supervision.
ABILITY
Organize and implement occupational therapy treatment programs; teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas; conduct individual and group treatment programs; interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports; utilize computers and office automation equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; provide guidance and therapy instructions to patients; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; complete accurate medical records and/or charts.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility – operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for longperiods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasionalbending/squatting; Lifting – occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less,restraining, lifting/turning people; Vision – frequent color perception;occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception;frequent reading; Dexterity – occasional holding and repetitive motion;frequent reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking – constanthearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequenthearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds. Special Requirements – may require occasionalovertime; may require weekend or evening work; Emotional/Psychological – occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief anddeath; frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentrationrequired; Environmental – occasional exposure to noise; may beexposed to varied weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.