Occupational Therapist (2548) - Citywide - H00080

ABOUT THE ROLE Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, and implements habilitative and rehabilitative treatment interventions for clients across various settings, including acute-care, long-term hospitals, senior programs, mental health facilities, clinical outpatient centers, home health, and public schools. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Evaluate client needs and develop treatment plans - Implement occupational therapy treatments and document per regulatory guidelines - Reassess client progress and manage discharge planning - Communicate regularly with rehabilitation teams, clients, families, and community partners - Supervise assigned staff, students, interns, and volunteers as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Possession of a valid Occupational Therapy License issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Professional Rescuer Certificate from the American Heart Association (must be obtained within two weeks of hire if not already held) - For California Children's Services (CCS) roles: 3 months of pediatric experience - Additional department-specific experience may be required or highly desired depending on the specific facility assignment, such as mental health, home health, poly-trauma, or neurological impairments SELECTION PROCESS 1. Complete the required exam via the provided online form 2. Submit the online application through the SF Careers portal 3. Pass the Training and Experience Evaluation (weighted at 100 percent), which measures job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities 4. Participate in any additional selection processes conducted by the hiring department 5. Certification of the eligible list using the Rule of the List HOW TO APPLY 1. Complete the required exam first at https://forms.gle/RnKkHHUqmzSpiA9EA 2. Submit your online application at https://careers.sf.gov/ 3. Ensure your application information is accurate and matches your legal ID 4. Use a personal email address checked regularly for communications EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Application Opening: August 30, 2023 - Application Deadline: Continuous - Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service - Eligible List Duration: 12 months - Contact: Juliette Soto at Juliette.Soto@sfdph.org or (628)271-6709