Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist

Description

Description

The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives:

• Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
  
• A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
  
• Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
  

*Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules (Download PDF reader) . Current County of El Dorado e mployees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

PUBLIC HEALTH, CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The California Children's Services Program is a mandatory County service as stipulated in Health and Safety Code starting with Section 123845 of which physical and occupational services are included as described in Government Code starting with Section 7570. T herapist applies intervention in a clinical setting, monitoring and education to families carrying out in-home home therapy and general case management of those children in collaboration with various medical specialty centers. Develops and initiates client specific treatment plans, participate in local education IEPs, conducts in home functional assessments, assesses and fabricates applications for functional adaptation, creates and maintains intervention records, input and retrieve health care reports in a designated EMR. May participate in telehealth video encounters. The California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Team (MTP) consists of Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists and a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) that work off site from the Public Health Department at Medical Therapy Units (MTU's). Our team also consists of CCS Public Health Nurses (PHN's) who are located at the Public Health Division. This Occupational Therapist will travel between our two MTU's on the Western Slope: Rolling Hills MTU in El Dorado Hills and Winne Wakeley MTU in Camino.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Occupational Therapist will have the opportunity to plan, perform and direct occupational therapy for handicapped persons, primarily children, and participate as a team member with physicians, physical therapists, parents and others in furthering the development of the child's daily living habits.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Recommend constructive activities suited to patient's physical capacity, intelligence level, interest and desired results.
• Instruct patients in creative arts, educational subjects, prevocational subjects and recreational activities.
• Instruct patients in methods of accomplishing daily living habits; help them learn to feed themselves, use bathroom facilities, dress, bathe, write, play and interact with their peers and adults.
• Conduct individual and group sessions to help children feel less restricted in their environment; to learn additional leisure time activities, to learn how to cook, do laundry and take care of themselves.
• Determine need for and fit of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, adaptive inserts, braces and splints; provides adaptive equipment selection, fabrication and maintenance.
• Observe and make verbal and written documentation of patient progress.
• Assist in educating school personnel, public health personnel and other interested groups in order to understand and cooperate in the physical and psychological objectives of occupational therapy treatments.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here .

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Experience:
One year of credentialed experience performing occupational therapy with children.

Other Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess a valid certificate from the National Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Occupational Therapist, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at Rachel.Wallick@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Occupational Therapist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future part time vacancies in Placerville for at least three (3) months . We currently have the following vacancies :

• One (1) part-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, located in El Dorado Hills, CA. This part-time position of 64 hours/biweekly is available for a licensed OT who loves working with physically disabled children, ages 0-21 years old. Under the general supervision of the Supervising Therapist, This OT will be responsible for evaluating the special needs of handicapped children who are medically eligible for the MTP, and collaborating with parent/caregivers and other health care providers in order to establish OT programs to assist the child's development.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (Download PDF reader) for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$85,259.20 - $103,646.40 Annually