Occupational Therapist

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular full-time position in the class of Occupational Therapistwithin the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The position will be assigned tothe California Childrens Services (CCS) Program.Spanish bilingual preferred.

The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a specialized program within California Childrens Services (CCS) that provides medically necessary physical therapy (PT) occupational therapy (OT) and Medical Therapy Conference (MTC) services to children and young adults with disabling conditions primarily resulting from neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.

The Medical Therapy Conference (MTC) is an interdisciplinary family-centered process that includes the client and caregiver/family physical therapist occupational therapist and an MTC physician. The team works collaboratively to assess the childs medical and functional needs develop treatment recommendations and coordinate services.

The CCS Medical Therapy Program serves eligible children and young adults from birth through 21 years of age who have CCS MTPeligible conditions. Examples of eligible conditions include but are not limited to cerebral palsy neuromuscular diseases (such as muscular dystrophy) musculoskeletal conditions (such as arthrogryposis) juvenile rheumatoid arthritis spina bifida brachial plexus injuries and acquired injuries and illnesses including burns and traumatic brain injuries.

The CCS MTP is administered through a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in collaboration with local education partners. Most services are provided in Medical Therapy Units (MTUs) which are typically located on public school sites in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2.

The following duties are typical of those performed by incumbents in this classification; however other duties may also be required.

• Provides occupational or physical therapy services for the physically handicapped.
• Confers with physicians to determine type and extent of treatment required by each case and institutes therapy as prescribed.
• Administers diagnostic and prognostic tests or adapts games arts and crafts as therapeutic treatment.
• Teaches self-care and functional activities and instructs in proper body mechanics.
• Assists parents in understanding and handling physically handicapped children.
• Prepares materials and constructs and maintains equipment used in treatment of cases.
• Coordinates treatment plan with occupational or physical therapists to facilitate a comprehensive team approach to therapeutic services.
• Adapts various functions to therapeutic requirements of patients and conducts therapeutic exercises.
• Uses tact and understanding in dealing with patients and gives instructions to parents on the care of braces and the construction of equipment at home.
• Cooperates with other professional staff to secure carry-over in the treatment and training of patients.
• Maintains records of work performed and progress of patients and prepares required reports.

License: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Physical Therapist issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California or current registration with the National Registry of Occupational Therapists.

License
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of: accepted methods of physical therapy and treatments directed toward increasing the range of joint motions increasing muscle strength and assisting coordination of movements; adaptation of games crafts and other activities as therapeutic exercises; development design and construction of special equipment and the use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment; skeletal anatomy kinesiology and the objectives of occupational therapy treatment; physical and psychological problems of therapy patients and their effects on the family.

Ability to: instruct in therapeutic exercises explain and interpret objectives and methods to patients and parents; adapt various functions to therapeutic requirements of patients; use tact and understanding in dealing with patients; cooperate with professional staff to secure carry-over in the treatment of patients; prepare accurate concise case reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the addition to a completed application resume applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street Room 101 Woodland CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and all listed dates may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer pending:
• Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: February/March 2026

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the students name institution name field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduateswho have not received proof of their degree yet a letter from the registrars office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do notsend originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ( who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

2. An evaluation of the applicants degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave. Suite 127
Sacramento CA 95825



FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego CA 92175



CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH EVALUATION & EDUCATION INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim CA 92817



GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway # 393
Redondo Beach CA 90277



INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City CA 90231-3665

Verification of Certification
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicants name institution name course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire the applicants education training and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at .

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.