Occupational Therapist

sjgov•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

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.
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
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
Prepare reports
Complete accurate medical records and/or charts

Responsibilities

Performs occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings.
Plans and implements occupational therapeutic treatments for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly.
Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff.
May direct the work of Occupational Therapy Assistants and/or student interns.
Attends staff meetings and patient conferences; participates in in-service and staff development classes.
Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium). Dependent coverage is available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available.
Life insurance coverage (amount varies based on years of service). Employee may purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan (Health Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Plan).
County Retirement Law of 1937 (SJCERA).
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. Roth IRA is also available.
Vacation accrual (10-23 days per year based on years of service).
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive (eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll during the entire calendar year).
3 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member, plus 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit salary increases after 52 weeks of service at each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program (up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, or up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved college/university programs).
Parking supplemental (up to $20 per pay period for employees working in the Downtown Core Area).
School Activities leave (up to 40 hours per year, not more than 8 hours per month, to participate in children's school activities).