Occupational Therapist (2548) - Citywide - H00080

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

10d•$117,182 - $165,022

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, and implements appropriate Occupational Therapy habilitative and rehabilitative treatment interventions for clients in acute-care and long-term hospitals, senior programs, mental health settings, clinical outpatient centers, home health, public school settings, and other similar institutions. The 2548 may perform other duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/

Requirements

License: Possession of a valid Occupational Therapy License issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).
For CCS 3 months of pediatric experience
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions.
Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s),but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment.
A photocopy of the valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame.
Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Nice To Haves

Occupational therapists who have experience working with individuals who have sustained poly-trauma, neurologic impairment, orthopedic injury, and general medicine patients are encouraged to apply.
OTs with experience leading a variety of evidenced-based practice groups and those familiar with sensory modulation interventions are encouraged to apply.
Occupational Therapists who are interested in working with a dynamic, diverse, and team-oriented group of professionals in this care setting should apply.
Occupational Therapists who have experience working with under-served San Francisco individuals, who have neurological impairments such as traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, as well as polytrauma, and hand therapy, will be an asset.
Occupational therapists with two (2) or more years of clinical experience and a desire to practice occupational therapy with a diverse patient population and on a dynamic and collaborative care team should apply.
Previous home health experience is not required,but is highly desirable.
Occupational Therapists who have experience, or a strong desire to work with the underserved San Francisco population, display a high level of self-awareness, and are comfortable working in an autonomous environment are an asset and encouraged to apply.
Applicants who are comfortable working in an autonomous environment are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Evaluation of client needs
Treatment planning
Implementation of occupational therapy treatment
Documenting treatment per facility and regulatory guidelines
Reassessment of client progress and treatment plan
Client discharge planning
Regular communication with rehabilitation team members, clients, client family members, and other health care or community partners regarding treatment programs and services
May include supervising assigned staff, students, interns, and volunteers

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