Occupational Therapist/Senior Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist/Senior Occupational Therapist
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on young lives while growing your expertise in complex care
THE POSITION
Under general supervision (Occupational Therapist) or direction (Sr. Occupational Therapist) evaluates plans coordinates and administers occupational therapy services to maximize independence in activities of daily living for clients from birth to age 21 enrolled in the California Childrens Services Medical Therapy Program.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEWe are seeking an exceptional therapist with pediatric experience to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of effective uptodate occupational therapy treatment and evaluation practices for the pediatric population. This will include the understanding of sensory social and physical development of children and the unique differences and needs of clients living with longterm medical conditions such as cerebral palsy spina bifida muscular dystrophy and various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diagnoses. They will have a working knowledge of evaluating and recommending durable medical equipment (DME) and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. Experience or active pursuit of Advanced Practice in Complex Feeding and Swallowing through the California Board of Occupational Therapy is highly preferred.
At the Senior level candidates are expected to demonstrate clinical leadership by supervising staff and students supporting departmental initiatives participating in training efforts and collaborating with agencies and support personnel to ensure coordinated comprehensive care.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency Public Health Conejo Valley Medical Therapy Unit.
PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Occupational Therapist: $3094.08 $4326.23 biweekly
Senior Occupational Therapist: $3364.01 $4954.68 biweekly
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 for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Health Care Agency Public Health.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level the 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.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 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy.
- Evaluates assesses plans develops and utilizes occupational therapy programs to meet the functional needs of clients.
- Participates in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process as a representative of the Medical Therapy Program.
- Sets functional goals for therapy in coordination with the prescribing physician client family and/or caregiver.
- Actively engages clients and caregivers in the implementation of the therapy plan and home activity/exercise programs.
- Provides client family and/or caregiver education to assist in the achievement of functional goals.
- Maintains current and appropriate documentation of clients status and progress towards goals.
- Coordinates occupational therapy programs with clients families caregivers and other team members/agencies involved in the care of assigned clients.
- Applies modifies and fabricates as needed specific static and dynamic splints and adaptive equipment to improve functional outcomes.
- Supervises assistants aides volunteers and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor; may clinically supervise Occupational Therapists. (Senior)
- Participates in the maintenance of equipment and ordering of adaptive equipment/supplies.
- Clinically supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)/therapy aides students and volunteers.
- Participates in improving organizational performance.
- Assists in the educational process of students and new employees.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Participates in inservice training.
- May clinically supervise staff therapists.
- Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning.
- 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.
- A bachelors degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalencyAND
- 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.
- Must possess a current valid California Occupational Therapist license and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.
- Must obtain a certificate from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy within the probationary period.
- Possession of a valid California drivers 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.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Pediatric experience.
- Experience working with complex physiological and neurological medical conditions.
- Experience evaluating and recommending durable medical equipment.
- Working knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Possession of or willingness to pursue Advanced Practice in Complex Feeding and Swallowing through the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Some knowledge of: Individualized Education Plans (Senior)
- Thorough knowledge of:
- the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy
- normal human development
- human occupational and physical requirements necessary for functional activities
- Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic treatments
- occupational therapy evaluations procedures and treatment programs for clients living with complex medical conditions
- splinting and adaptive equipment
- positioning for optimal function
- Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic treatments (Senior)
- occupational therapy evaluations procedures and treatment programs for clients living with complex medical conditions (Senior)
- the use and maintenance of equipment especially that involved in Activities of Daily Living (Senior)
- departmental processes and procedures
- Working to thorough ability to:
- assess and develop treatment plans appropriate to clients cognitive abilities and comprehension
- establish effective relationships and communication with clients physicians and other staff
- communicate effectively in an oral and written manner
- make appropriate referrals (Senior)
- apply and fabricate hand splints (Senior)
- position clients for optimal functioning (Senior)
- plan and clinically supervise the work of others (Senior)
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 11 2025.
To apply online please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call (805)for 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 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 clickhere for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Qualifying: All applicants must 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 postoffer background investigation which may include an inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment please contact Michelle Antonetty by email at or by telephone at (805).
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
