Supervising Occupational Therapist - California Children's Services (Open & Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Mateo County - California Children's Services (CCS) is seeking to fill a Full-Time Supervising Occupational Therapist for the Medical Therapy Program. Under general direction, the successful hire will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of a group of therapists responsible for planning and providing occupational therapy services for children with physically disabilities, aged birth to 21 years.

Requirements

5 years' experience providing professional pediatric occupational therapy care.
Experience in the use, maintenance and development of a database for therapy records.
Leadership experience, including serving as a team leader or mentor.
Experience in comprehensive therapy case management for clients aged birth to 21 years of age with cerebral palsy, and other neurologic, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including parents, physical therapists, physicians, teachers, and other professionals.
Knowledge of California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program policies.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Principles and methods of occupational therapy.
Neuro-anatomy, kinesiology, psychology and the basic pathology involved in cerebral palsy and other medically eligible conditions.
Objectives of therapy treatment for assigned patient population.
Family centered therapy.
Construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment.
Available resources for adaptive equipment and indications for appropriate use.
Therapy treatment for children with physical disabilities.
Growth and development of children.
Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Train subordinate staff.
Administer occupational therapy treatments.
Explain and teach therapy activities to children, parents, health care professionals, local school authorities and other interested persons.
Instruct others in the use of the home program.
Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective plan of action.
Prepare reports and keep records of case histories.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Provide suitable transportation between work sites.
Lift or assist with lifting children and equipment.
Current license or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use, maintenance and development of a database for therapy records.
Leadership experience, including serving as a team leader or mentor.
Experience in comprehensive therapy case management for clients aged birth to 21 years of age with cerebral palsy, and other neurologic, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including parents, physical therapists, physicians, teachers, and other professionals.
Knowledge of California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program policies.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, direct and review the work of Occupational Therapists and other staff assigned to the unit.
Evaluate and document employee performance on an ongoing basis, including periodic written evaluations for personnel records.
Provide consultation for therapists regarding treatment programs; supervise difficult or complex cases.
Assist management with support services such as recruitment and selection of staff, development of therapy policy and procedures manuals, training programs, reports, electronic medical records and data systems and correspondence.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary Medical Therapy Conferences (MTC), including preparation and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
Hold individual and group meetings with staff to discuss general treatments and policies.
Plan and perform physical therapy for children with physical disabilities.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to children.
Administer therapy treatments in accordance with a prescription from the orthopedist, neurologist or physiatrist.
Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the child's response to treatment in accordance with state California Children's Services standards.
Participate in discharge planning and refer parents to community services.
Perform related duties as assigned.