Occupational Therapist; Senior; Clinical Specialist

Introduction

by Employment Services Team

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Performs the most complex occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings; plans, implements, and coordinates therapeutic treatment programs for patients; uses equipment appropriately; establishes appropriate treatment goals.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff. Assists with departmental orientation of staff; serves as a resource for other therapists; consults with supervisory staff and provides input into employee and intern performance evaluations; may act as lead therapist and / or trainer for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and other professional and para-professional staff; may provide training as required.
• Conducts and / or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and other personnel; conducts educational programs in the community.
• Attends staff meetings and patient conferences.
• Helps assure quality care and staff / patient safety.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.
• Assists with departmental projects and program development; may coordinate research projects.
• May coordinate occupational therapy student intern and other training programs.

KNOWLEDGE

Current occupational therapy theory, practices, applications, and processes; human anatomy and physiology related to treatments; basic principles of psychology and psychopathology; perceptual-motor theory and principles; medical terminology; basic computer operations, including pertinent software; medical record keeping; principles of clinical supervision.

ABILITY

Organize and implement occupational therapy treatment programs; teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas; conduct individual and group treatment programs; gather, analyze, interpret and report statistical data; prepare complex reports; interpret and adapt physician orders and / or written reports; utilize computers and office automation equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients or families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; teach advanced therapeutic techniques and modalities; supervise the work of others.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility – operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing / pulling; occasional bending / squatting; Lifting – occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, restraining, lifting / turning people; Vision – frequent color perception; occasional eye / hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading; Dexterity – occasional holding and repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing / Talking – constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds. Special Requirements – may require occasional overtime; may require weekend or evening work; Emotional / Psychological – occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Environmental – occasional exposure to noise; may be exposed to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.