Pediatric Occupational Therapist

This open position is for a full-time occupational therapist for the Health Service Agency Medical Therapy Program. Under medical direction, the occupational therapist plans and performs therapy for clients ranging in age from birth to 21 years who are eligible for services through the Medical Therapy Program, including but not limited to neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and muscular diseases. Services are primarily provided in an outpatient clinic setting but may also be provided in the public-school setting, via telehealth, or within the home/community to address equipment needs and caregiver training. This classification requires pediatric case management with multiple agencies, and specialized knowledge in pediatric care and legislation. The occupational therapist is expected to exercise professional judgement, critical thinking, and requires the ability to adapt procedures and plan of care for the more complex cases based on responses to the treatment plan.

Typical Tasks

Occupational Therapist I/II

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and appropriate treatments
• Design treatment programs for patients that include realistic, functional goals based on therapist's evaluation and appropriate precautions
• Review clinical record, medical prescription and/or physician referral to develop treatment plans
• Monitor patient's progress and work with an interdisciplinary team to modify treatment plans
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare written patient progress reports
• Attend clinics, case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training
• Evaluate for and order adaptive and durable medical equipment and instruct patients and caregivers in its use
• Provide therapy recommendations
• Consult with patient's caregivers and any other agencies involved in the care of assigned patients
• Participate in the IEP process and represent the Medical Therapy Program
• Provide general direction to Therapy Aides, volunteers and student interns for labor relations purposes.

Occupational Therapist II

All knowledge, skills and abilities listed above plus:

• Provide direction to subordinate personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Occupational Therapist I:

PATTERN I

• Current licensure with the Physical Therapy Board of California.

PATTERN II

• Be in possession of a letter of authorization from the Physical Therapy Board of California to take the licensing examination to perform as a “physical therapist license applicant” under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist for 90 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered.

PATTERN III

• Current licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

PATTERN IV

• Be in possession of a Licensing Permit from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy to work under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for 90 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered.

*No experience required for any of the above patterns for the Physical/Occupational Therapist I.

Occupational Therapist II:

PATTERN I

• Current licensure with the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a fully licensed professional Physical Therapist

PATTERN II

• Current licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy; and
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a fully licensed professional Occupational Therapist