Occupational Therapist II

Contra Costa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services department in California is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist II. The candidate will evaluate patients, implement tailored treatment plans, and provide education and training to patients and their families. Applicants must possess a valid occupational therapy license and have two years of relevant experience. The role requires strong collaboration with care providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes, alongside maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Possession of a valid occupational therapy license.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support or CPR.
• Background check/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Provide education and training to patients and families.
• Consult with care providers for proper patient treatment.
• Explains therapy recommendations to patients and families; provides education.
• Provides consultation and education on therapy treatment considerations.
• Collaborates with care providers to ensure proper patient treatment and follow-up.
• Secures and returns clinic supplies and equipment; maintains records.
• Prepares reports of patient treatment, discharge planning and evaluation.
• Provides training and work direction to aides, interns and volunteers.
• Consults with other therapists as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Evaluation and treatment planning

Customer service

Collaboration with care providers

Education

Valid License or limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Current BLS or CPR certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist II – Contra Costa County Health Services Department

The Board of Supervisors has authorized future salary increases for this classification: 5% on July 1, 2025. Bargaining Unit: Local 856 – Health Services Unit.

Therapists may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers, or the California Children Services Programs located throughout the County.

Typical Tasks

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment taking into account self‑care, functional mobility, upper extremity function, adaptive/assistive equipment, home management, community skills, visual‑perceptual ability, motor and sensory/motor development, functional cognition, and more.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to less experienced therapists and may assist in training them.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Explains occupational therapy recommendations to patients, families and provides patient and family education and training.
• Provides consultation and education on therapy treatment considerations.
• Collaborates with care providers to ensure proper patient treatment and follow‑up.
• Secures and returns clinic supplies and equipment, maintaining required records and statistics.
• Prepares reports of patient treatment, discharge planning and evaluation of treatment services.
• Provides training and work direction to aides, assistants, interns and volunteers.
• Consults with other therapists as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• License Required: Possession of a valid License or limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.
• Background Investigation: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contra Costa County considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.