Occupational TherapistSenior Occupational Therapist
Occupational TherapistSenior Occupational Therapist
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Description
- THE POSITION
Under general supervision (Occupational Therapist) or direction (Sr Occupational Therapist) evaluates plans coordinates and administers occupational therapy programs for the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients by providing services to patients with impairments functional limitations disabilities or a change in activities of daily living functioning and health status.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate isan exceptional occupational therapist whos wellversed in California regulatory standards and the American Occupational Therapy Association AOTA) guidelines skilled at evaluating planning and implementing therapy programs. Theyll collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams fabricate adaptive equipment and provide comprehensive patient and family education. Overall we seek a compassionate proactive professional dedicated to topnotch patient care and continuous improvement.
At the Senior level theyll demonstrate leadership by supervising staff participating in training and contributing to departmental planning. Additionally they will consult with departments other agency personnel and necessary patient support members to coordinate their care and clinically supervise the work of staff occupational therapists certified occupational therapy assistants aides volunteers and students as needed.
THE LOCATION
These positions are available at Eastman Therapy Services located within Ventura Countys Outpatient Clinic and at Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital (VCMC). As a prominent healthcare provider we prioritize serving our communitys needs with excellence. Our pledge is to provide topnotch empathetic care and our dedicated team of healthcare experts strive to positively influence the lives of our patients daily.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency Eastman Therapy Services and Ventura County Medical Center. Therapists are required to be available to work at both locations.
Some position are Intermittent position. An Intermittent Employee is a person employed for intermittent/temporary work on a daytoday basis. This Intermittent position can be assigned weekends and some shifts during the week.
APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Occupational Therapist: $38.68 $54.08 per hour
Senior Occupational Therapist: $42.05 $61.93 per hour
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5 3.5 or 5 based on completion of an Associates Bachelors or Masters degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
Occupational Therapist and SeniorOccupational Therapist are represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixedterm) Intermittent and Extrahelp vacancies. There are currently one 1 Regular vacancy at VCMC in the Pediatrics Unit and two 2 Intermittent vacancies.
NOTE:If appointed atthe lower level incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements demonstrating satisfactory performance and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 5/15/24
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code Occupational Therapy Practice Act and consistent with the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy;
- Upon physician referral evaluates assesses plans develops and utilizes occupational therapy programs to meet the functional needs of patients;
- Performs tests and clinical assessments within the scope of occupational therapy;
- Establishes functional goals based on therapists evaluation appropriate precautions and in collaboration with the client family and physician directing care;
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians equipment vendors social workers nutritionists patients and families to manage the rehabilitation program and specialized equipment needs of each patient;
- Attends staff meetings assigned clinics and rounds as directed;
- Initiates and maintains medical records of the patients rehabilitation program status and progress;
- Coordinates occupational therapy programs with patients families and/or caregivers and other team members/agencies involved in the care of assigned patients;
- Evaluates applies modifies and fabricates as needed specific static and dynamic splints and adaptive equipment to improve functional outcomes;
- Plans general and specific therapeutic exercises and develops customized home exercise/activity programs;
- Provides patient and family education to assist in the achievement of functional goals;
- Participates in the maintenance of equipment and recommending adaptive equipment/supplies;
- Clinically supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants/therapy aides students and volunteers;
- Assists in the educational process of students and new employees;
- Participates in ongoing quality improvement and organizational performance; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Supervises the clinical skills of staff therapists;
- Supervises assistants aides volunteers and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor; may clinically supervise Occupational Therapists;
- Participates with inservice training;
- Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning; and
- Under supervision develops and implements department programs.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
Occupational Therapist:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency.
Senior Occupational Therapist:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency.AND
Two 2 years of experience as an occupational therapist ORsuccessful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one 1 year of experience as an occupational therapist.
Necessary Special Requirements:- Must possess a current valid California Occupational Therapist license at time of hire and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.
- Possession of a valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
- Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire. Once obtained it is a condition of continued employment.
- Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Thorough knowledge of:- the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy
- normal human development
- human occupation and physical requirements necessary for functional activities
- selfcare skills and therapeutic treatments
- splinting and adaptive equipment
- positioning for optimal function
- Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic treatments
- occupation therapy evaluations procedures and treatment programs for physically disabled patients
- the use and maintenance of equipment especially that involved in Activities of Daily Living
- departmental processes and procedures
- assess and develop treatment plans appropriate to clients cognitive abilities and comprehension
- establish effective relationships and communications with patients staff and other departments
- make appropriate referrals
- communicate effectively in an oral and written manner
- apply and fabricate hand splints
- position patients for optimal functioning
- plan and clinically supervise the work of others
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply online please refer to our web site at ventura/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please callfor application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L1970 Ventura CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION 100: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure certification and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one 1 year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough preemployment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment please contact Nathan Wood by email at or by telephone at.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
