Make a positive difference in our community as an Occupational Therapist for the Health Care Agency, California Children Services Medical Therapy Program...
Attention: New Improved Salaries!
Additional Board Certification Bonus pay of $3768.18 per year is available for those therapists Board Certified in Pediatrics.
Note: This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified Occupational Therapists for consideration for current and future vacancies until the next recruitment.
ARE YOU:
- An Advocate for children with disabilities and their families?
- Committed to Goal Achievement & Results?
- An Effective Communicator?
- Public Service/ Patient Oriented?
- Accountable?
- Flexible?
- A Team Player?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. For the Occupational Therapist I classification, recent graduates may be hired with a non-renewable Occupational therapist Limited Permit. However, an Occupational Therapist Limited Permit is valid for no more than four months and an Occupational Therapist license must be obtained within the timelines established by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Failure to obtain Licensure may result in immediate failure of probation.
Experience - Occupational Therapist I
None required beyond the requirements for Licensure or Limited Permit.
Experience - Occupational Therapist II
One year of supervised experience as an occupational therapist in a program for children with physical disabilities or two years in the area of physical disabilities.
THE PROGRAM/POSITION INFORMATION:
The California Children Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP) provides medically necessary physical and occupational therapy services in Medical Therapy Units (MTU) located in public school settings. Occupational Therapists administer therapeutic evaluation and treatment for children from birth to 21 years of age who have neurological, neuromuscular, and/or complex orthopedic conditions. Therapists work closely with the children and their families to promote maximum function and development and in addition to providing treatment in a center based program, also provide consultation in the home and school settings. Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with other team members to assure that children and their families are provided with appropriate Durable Medical Equipment and training to maximize the child’s function. Opportunities may be in any one of the following twelve Medical Therapy Unit locations: Fullerton, Placentia, Anaheim (2 MTUs), Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Dana Point, Westminister, Mission Viejo, Garden Grove, or Costa Mesa. Therapists are assigned to the unit where the vacancy occurs. Therapists work on a flexible 9/80 schedule, Monday through Thursday, nine hours per day, 8 hours every other Friday with the opposite Friday off. Positions can be full-time or part time. The County of Orange does not provide sponsorship for HB-1 applicants.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment to children with CCS MTP handicapping conditions in a clinic setting.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY:
The Orange County Health Care Agency is a world-class organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of four service areas - Behavioral Health, Medical and Institutional Health, Public Health, and Regulatory Health is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY MISSION:
To be a world-class organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
target=_blank>ORANGE COUNTY – The Place to Work, Live and Play:
Orange County is a desirable place to live – and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the second largest county in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
Over the years, Orange County has established a reputation as an innovative leader among local governments and serves over 3,000,000 people who live within its 34 cities. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, 3 major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and 250 miles of riding and hiking trails. Orange County has top rated attractions from Disneyland to several major professional sports teams, a wide range of cultural arts as well as some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation. There is no doubt that Orange County is a great place to work, live and play.
EXPLORE YOUR BENEFITS POSSIBILITIES:
The County offers a competitive benefit package such as: a variety of health plan options, dental insurance, retirement, vacations and paid holidays.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Physical Characteristics: Vision sufficient to read standard text, read a computer monitor and to drive; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone and in small groups; independent body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend to access a standard office environment; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, to write and drive a vehicle.
Environmental Conditions: Will be required to interact with clients/patients in emotional and occasionally hostile situations; work in an office environment and/or a secure facility; drive to community sites and to meetings; occasionally work evenings/weekends to attend meetings/special events.
THE RECRUITMENT
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Occupational Therapy positions. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this Continuous recruitment may close at any time.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The County of Orange Health Care Agency Human Resources will screen application materials to identify the candidates who represent the expertise most needed for the position.
Minimum Qualifications (Refer/Non Refer): HCA Human Resources screens all resumes or applications to identify the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. The qualified candidates will have equal standing on the Eligible List and notified of their status.
HOW TO APPLY
For specific information regarding this recruitment, please call Hilda Garcia at (714) 834–6119 or contact by e-mail at:hgarcia@ochca.com .
Applications will be accepted until the needs of the County are met.
Please apply online as soon as possible. |
