Occupational Therapist/Senior Occupational Therapist

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on young lives while growing your expertise in complex care?
THE POSITION
Under general supervision (Occupational Therapist) or direction (Sr. Occupational Therapist), evaluates, plans, coordinates, and administers occupational therapy services to maximize independence in activities of daily living for clients from birth to age 21 enrolled in the California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking an exceptional therapist with pediatric experience to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of effective, up-to-date occupational therapy treatment and evaluation practices for the pediatric population. This will include the understanding of sensory, social, and physical development of children and the unique differences and needs of clients living with long-term medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and various neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diagnoses. They will have a working knowledge of evaluating and recommending durable medical equipment (DME) and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. Experience or active pursuit of Advanced Practice in Complex Feeding and Swallowing through the California Board of Occupational Therapy is highly preferred.

At the Senior level, candidates are expected to demonstrate clinical leadership by supervising staff and students, supporting departmental initiatives, participating in training efforts, and collaborating with agencies and support personnel to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency, Public Health - Conejo Valley Medical Therapy Unit.
PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Occupational Therapist: $3,094.08 - $4,326.23 b iweekly
Senior Occupational Therapist: $3,364.01 - $4,954.68 b iweekly

Occupational Therapist and Senior Occupational Therapist are represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Health Care Agency, Public Health.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, the incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, and consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy.
• Evaluates, assesses, plans, develops, and utilizes occupational therapy programs to meet the functional needs of clients.
• Participates in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process as a representative of the Medical Therapy Program.
• Sets functional goals for therapy in coordination with the prescribing physician, client, family, and/or caregiver.
• Actively engages clients and caregivers in the implementation of the therapy plan and home activity/exercise programs.
• Provides client, family, and/or caregiver education to assist in the achievement of functional goals.
• Maintains current and appropriate documentation of client’s status and progress towards goals.
• Coordinates occupational therapy programs with clients, families, caregivers, and other team members/agencies involved in the care of assigned clients.
• Applies, modifies, and fabricates, as needed, specific static and dynamic splints and adaptive equipment to improve functional outcomes.
• Supervises assistants, aides, volunteers, and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor; may clinically supervise Occupational Therapists. (Senior)
• Participates in the maintenance of equipment and ordering of adaptive equipment/supplies.
• Clinically supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)/therapy aides, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in improving organizational performance.
• Assists in the educational process of students and new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

At the Senior level, duties may also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in in-service training.
• May clinically supervise staff therapists.
• Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning.
• Under supervision, develops and implements department programs.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Occupational Therapist:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency.

Senior Occupational Therapist:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency, AND
• Two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist OR successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one (1) year of experience as an occupational therapist.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current, valid California Occupational Therapist license and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.
• Must obtain a certificate from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy within the probationary period.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
• Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire. Once obtained, it is a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

DESIRED:

• Pediatric experience.
• Experience working with complex physiological and neurological medical conditions.
• Experience evaluating and recommending durable medical equipment.
• Working knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Possession of or willingness to pursue Advanced Practice in Complex Feeding and Swallowing through the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of: Individualized Education Plans (Senior)
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy
  • normal human development
  • human occupational and physical requirements necessary for functional activities
  • Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic treatments
  • occupational therapy evaluations, procedures, and treatment programs for clients living with complex medical conditions
  • splinting and adaptive equipment
  • positioning for optimal function
  • Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic treatments (Senior)
  • occupational therapy evaluations, procedures, and treatment programs for clients living with complex medical conditions (Senior)
  • the use and maintenance of equipment, especially that involved in Activities of Daily Living (Senior)
  • departmental processes and procedures
• Working to thorough ability to:
  • assess and develop treatment plans appropriate to clients’ cognitive abilities and comprehension
  • establish effective relationships and communication with clients, physicians, and other staff
  • communicate effectively in an oral and written manner
  • make appropriate referrals (Senior)
  • apply and fabricate hand splints (Senior)
  • position clients for optimal functioning (Senior)
  • plan and clinically supervise the work of others (Senior)

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

To apply online, please refer to our website at ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants must complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation, which may include an inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record, may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at michelle.antonetty@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-7260.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

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• County of Ventura

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