Occupational Therapist I - Children's Therapy Program - Part-Time
County Of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on March 13, 2020
About the Position
This position provides skilled and professional occupational therapy services to children from birth to age 21, who have physical impairments that require a thorough evaluation and treatment plan to address functional limitations and who qualify for Medical Therapy Program services. The Occupational Therapist provides family and caregiver education, and consults with community partners who share in the care of each child. The ideal candidate for this position will possess:
- Clinical experience working in an outpatient or acute care setting with children who have complex physical disabilities and chronic health conditions
- The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment that values collaborative problem-solving and treatment planning with other medical professionals
- Flexibility to work in a variety of locations
- Strong knowledge of principles and practices of neurodevelopmental therapies and the World Health Organizations framework for measuring health and disability via the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience working with electronic health records and associated workflows
* Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU).
The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future part-time and extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future part-time and extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program that is approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities. Experience in providing therapy to physically handicapped children or experience in a pediatric program is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid California license asanOccupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or possession of a Limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: normal and abnormal child development, neurodevelopmental sequencing, and various therapeutic techniques; splinting techniques, assistive devices, durable medical equipment and training of their use; skeletal anatomy, kinesiology and the objectives of occupational therapy treatment; pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment and treatment approaches; physical and psychological rehabilitation and problems of disabled patients and their affects on the family; standardized evaluation tools and interpretation of results; and principles of training.
Ability to: understand and interpret physicians' orders; adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances; exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff, parents, school personnel and the public; keep clinical case records; prepare and present oral and written reports; comply with common public health safety practices and procedures; cope with working with handicapped children and their families; move children utilizing appropriate transfer techniques; complete computer reports as required by the occupational therapy program; and meet physical demands of standing, twisting, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, grasping, and lifting.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.