OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I/Housing for Health

L.A. County Library; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their mission in addressing homelessness through occupational therapy. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical services to patients with disabilities, helping them regain or maintain their functioning. You will work in various settings, including hospitals and clinics, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. With the potential for permanent employment after an initial assessment period, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are committed to improving lives through therapy and have the required qualifications, this could be the career for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum is essential.
• Must possess a current California license for occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional occupational therapy services to assist patients.
• Administer evaluation tests and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Tools

Evaluation Tests

Therapeutic Equipment

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER: Y5856J-EA

FILING START DATE: Applications will be accepted starting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. (PT)

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Department of Health Services (Community Programs) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Occupational Therapist I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Occupational Therapist I.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION: Provides professional occupational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class receive administrative and clinical supervision from a higher-level occupational therapist. Incumbents provide occupational therapy services to patients in various settings such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospitals, out-patient clinics, or California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units.

• Reviews physicians' referrals for occupational therapy services and utilizes information obtained from patients' records to select appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Administers a variety of evaluation tests to assess the nature and extent of impaired function.
• Performs evaluation procedures to determine patients' performance capacities and deficits.
• Analyzes evaluation test results to establish realistic treatment goals and plans.
• Selects treatment methods and techniques that are compatible with patients' needs.
• Performs complex treatment modalities requiring special precautionary measures.
• Confers with physicians and interdisciplinary treatment providers regarding evaluation, treatment, and progress of patients.
• Coordinates patient treatment with other professionals and agencies.
• Supervises patient treatments and procedures delegated to other occupational therapy personnel.
• Participates in continuing education/staff development programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

LICENSE:

• Current license or limited permit for license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score will be considered for permanent appointment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the hiring process.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are to be filled within the Department of Health Services (Community Programs).

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam Analyst [phone]

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