Occupational Therapist id-10033

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! California Children's Services (CCS) Glen Paul Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) is a Medi-Cal certified Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Center which offers physical and occupational therapy and a multidisciplinary Medical Therapy Conference for children/youth with qualifying diagnoses.

Most clients have chronic neurological or musculoskeletal conditions ranging from very mild to very severe. Children aged 0-3 who are at risk for developing a chronic condition may also be eligible.

The Medical Therapy Unit in Humboldt County is located at the Glen Paul School campus with a view of beautiful Redwoods.Our philosophy is to provide care that is evidence based and family centered, working together as a team and collaborating with community partners. 

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What You'll Do: 
This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;

  • Evaluate the special needs of children and youth who are at risk for or have chronic neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, using appropriate assessment tools including, but not limited to evaluation of neurological status, developmental milestones, fine motor skill attainment, and participation in home and community settings; explain results of evaluations to child/youth, families, and physicians.
  • Develop, implement and modify occupational therapy treatment plans to improve the health and development of children. In partnership with the children/youth and caregivers, address functional and participation goals in daily living habits including self-care, community/social participation, play and work.
  • Make on-site visits to home and community environments to identify improvements in the physical setting that can be made; and/or determines need for and fit of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, braces and splints to make a more adaptive environment for the child/youth.
  • Maintain accurate records and case notes; prepare treatment plans, correspondence and other written materials.
  • Assist in transition to adult care medical services, including occupational therapy services and services for durable medical equipment. 
This is a continuous recruitment and Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, performs and directs occupational therapy for handicapped persons, primarily children; participates as a team member with physicians, physical therapists, parents and others in furthering the development of the child's daily living habits; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
This is a skilled professional class responsible for evaluating the special needs of handicapped children and developing occupational therapy programs to assist in their development. This class is distinguished from Physical Therapist in that the latter provides physical therapy to assist with the child's neuromuscular development.

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