Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 records, medical prescriptions and/or physician referrals 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 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

Compensation & Benefits

Approximate Annual Base Salary: $94,806 - 123,780 annually

The County of Stanislaus provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time County employees including:

Excellent retirement benefits (2% at approximately age 62 formula)

Medical, dental, vision, and basic term life insurance plans

Two weeks annual vacation upon entering County service 16 additional vacation hours annually

96 hours of sick leave annually

12 paid holidays annually

Optional participation in Flexible Spending Account programs

Optional Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Recruitment incentives

Employee Choice Bonus Plan: Stanislaus County now offers an employee bonus worth up to $10,000 or 21 additional days of leave time! Visit stanjobs.org for details.

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Worksite address

manteca, CA, 95336, US

Who can apply

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