Occupational/Physical Therapist-Occupational

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.

Interviews will be held the week of January 29, 2024.

Offers will be made the week of February 5, 2024.

Future Salary Increases July 2024 - 3.6% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 0.85% Market Increase) The Health and Human Services Agencyseeks candidates for Occupational Therapist at California Children Services.

Incumbents are responsible for administering medically necessary occupational therapy services as prescribed by physicians to children with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders.

To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: PHS Strat Plan 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader). This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for both Health and Human Services Agency and the Sheriff's Department.

For a complete listing of the job duties and responsibilities including disclosures on working conditions, and required education and experience for the class, please click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California.

Note: Occupational therapy applicants who are new graduates, who have not yet been licensed or licensed occupational therapists in another state besides California, must show proof of application for licensure as an occupational therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT). They must have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program, including the minimum hours of required fieldwork, and passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Applicants who have applied for and been found eligible to take the next scheduled examination and those awaiting test results can apply for a limited permit and practice as an occupational therapist under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Applicants must obtain their license per BOT or they will be terminated from County service.

Effective January 1, 2004, per the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, section 2570.4(d), individuals licensed in another state are allowed to practice in California for up to 45 days provided they work in association with a person that is licensed in California as an occupational therapist.

A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.

Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.

This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.

Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race.

This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.

Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS Interviews with the Health and Human Services Agency will take place the week of January 29, 2024.

Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews.

Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

* Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.

* Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

* Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

For additional information regarding the position with the Health and Human Services Agency, please contact: Chris Chung, Chief, Occupational/Physical Therapy at or email . CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.

Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

EVALUATION Qualified applicants will be placed on a six(6) montheligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system.

If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Notes Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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