Occupational Therapist I/II - California Childrens Services

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently recruiting for a full-time Occupational Therapist I/II to join the California Children's Services team! California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation for children and young adults less than 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions. Classes in this series, under medical direction, organize and conduct occupational therapy treatments and programs in a clinic setting, may assist in the supervision and coordination of a staff of physical and occupational therapists at one or more California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Units (MTU); and do other related work as required.

Work Location:

May be assigned to any of the County's MTU locations- Oceano, SLO, Atascadero, Paso Robles. Must be able to work at any MTU location as a temporary or permanent work location.

Classification Characteristics:

This classification is used to employ persons who provide physical or occupational therapy treatment for patients in a clinic or in a program for children with physical disabilities . Assignments will vary based upon the option used in recruiting and hiring and the patient group involved. Persons employed under the Occupational Therapy option will, in addition to the Typical Tasks, teach appropriate functional activities with particular emphasis on activities of daily living; improve fine motor skills including reach, grasp and release; provide and instruct in the use of upper extremity splints, braces, positioning devices and prostheses; provide training for perceptual motor and oral motor dysfunction and desk skills. Physical or Occupational Therapist I - Click here to see the full job description Physical or Occupational Therapist II - Click here to see the full job description This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with physical disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications Occupational Therapist I:

Possession of a valid California license as an Occupational Therapist. In addition, a valid registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Occupational Therapist II:

Possession of a valid California license as an Occupational Therapist. In addition , a valid registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

AND :

Three years of post-licensure therapy experience (a master's degree in occupational therapy may be substituted for one year of the required experience). This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until it is filled; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcome. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .