Occupational Therapist-Senior

sjgov • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

Occupational Therapist Senior PT by Employment Services Team TYPICAL DUTIES 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. 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/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. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings.
• Plans and implements occupational therapeutic treatment for patients
• Establishes appropriate treatment goals
• 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.

Benefits

• Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
• San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
• The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
• The County pays for the initial drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees