Pediatric Occupational Therapist - School-Based

Tulare County, CA; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the California Children’s Services program within the Public Health branch, serving neurologically and/or physically impaired clients from birth to 21 years of age in local public schools.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and senior therapists, adapting activities as therapy, teaching self-care, and supporting families to maximize ADL skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college and completion of an OT program.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop therapy programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities who have medically eligible conditions.
• Establishes occupational therapy treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based upon evaluations and clinical observations, incorporating the concepts of family-centered care into the plan.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment directed toward improving the child’s and/or family’s abilities to perform activities of daily living as prescribed by the child’s physician.
• Identifies needs and makes recommendations re: appropriate rehabilitation equipment and bracing/splinting and ensures proper function and fit. May also fabricate custom hand splints.
• Manages caseload to ensure care is being provided efficiently and is in line with CCS productivity recommendations for scheduled treatment time. Documents evaluation and treatment according to therapy policies and procedures.
• Confers and consults with other providers involved with child’s care, including but not limited to school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.

Skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Therapy planning

Education

OT degree

CA OT license

Job description

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the California Children’s Services program within the Public Health branch, serving neurologically and/or physically impaired clients from birth to 21 years of age in local public schools.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and senior therapists, adapting activities as therapy, teaching self-care, and supporting families to maximize ADL skills.