Occupational Therapist-Senior

Approximate salary range: $97,157.70 - $118,095.81 per year. Full-time position.

About the role

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings.
• Plans and implements occupational therapeutic treatment for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional, and para-professional staff.
• Attends staff meetings and patient conferences; conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental personnel; may assist with departmental orientation of new staff.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.
• May act as lead therapist or provides instruction to other Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and other professional or para-professional staff; may assist in coordinating occupational therapy internship programs; may consult with supervisory staff and provide input into employee and intern evaluations.
• May assist with departmental projects.

Requirements

Either of the following patterns:

• Pattern I: One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in San Joaquin County.
• Pattern II: Two years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed occupational therapist performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic occupational therapy techniques for a variety of disabling conditions.

For both patterns, the following license is required:

• Must possess and maintain a current license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• If required by the nature of the assignment, must also possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

Skills

Knowledge:

• Current occupational therapy theory, practices, applications, and processes.
• Human anatomy and physiology related to treatments.
• Basic principles of psychology and psychopathology.
• Perceptual-motor theory and principles.
• Medical terminology.
• Basic computer operations, including pertinent software.
• Basic medical record keeping.
• Principles of clinical supervision.

Ability:

• Organize and implement occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas.
• Conduct individual and group treatment programs.
• Interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports.
• Utilize computers and office automation equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide guidance and therapy instructions to patients.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Complete accurate medical records and/or charts.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, restraining, lifting/turning people.
• Vision: Frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision, and depth perception; frequent reading.
• Dexterity: Occasional holding and repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping, and writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds.
• Special Requirements: May require occasional overtime; may require weekend or evening work.
• Emotional/Psychological: Occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required.
• Environmental: Occasional exposure to noise; may be exposed to varied weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier). Employees pay a portion of the premium; dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10+ years: $10,000
  Additional term life insurance may be purchased at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. For details, visit SJCERA.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less). Individuals age 50+ may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation: 10 days per year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance is at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for qualifying family members; 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each step.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved 4-year college/university programs.
• Parking: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees assigned to the Downtown Core Area who pay for parking.
• School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year (max 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities.