Occupational Therapist (Contingent) - Marindale Medical Therapy Unit

Occupational Therapist (OT)

The contingent/temporary Occupational Therapist (OT) plans, evaluates and provides the full range of professional services in functional and supportive occupational therapy for physically handicapped children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age. The OT evaluates clients, provides family and caregiver education, and develops and implements treatment plans which include therapeutic activities to promote independence in self-care, play, and motor skills. The OT prepares required reports and home programs and maintains medical records to provide ongoing assessment and documentation of client's response to treatment in accordance with State standards. The OT collaborates with the California Children's Services (CCS) rehabilitation team, families, and community partners to provide comprehensive client care. The OT is familiar with splinting, orthotics, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and is active in the assessment, design, fabrication and/or application of appropriate splinting, orthotics and DME. The OT may provide lead worker direction to a Therapy Aide.

The OT joins the seasoned pediatric therapy staff at Marindale Medical Therapy Unit (MMTU) located in the beautiful foothills of San Rafael, California. This Unit is in the Public Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department at the County of Marin.

There is currently one (1) full time contingent/temporary OT position available.

* This position is subject to the program's annual August closure, during which the office is closed. No hours will be assigned during this period, and as a temporary employee, the incumbent will not receive pay for the duration of the closure.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable. The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.