CCS
(CALIFORNIA CHILDREN’S SERVICES) – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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Job Specifications Class
Code:
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PP6
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Analyst:
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JD, MM
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Date Originated:
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8/84
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Dates Revised:
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6/00, 3/11
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to provide
professional occupational therapy services for physically disabled children and
adolescents; and to do other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The CCS Occupational Therapist performs occupational
therapy in a Medical Therapy Unit for the California Children’s Services Program
for physically disabled children and adolescents. Incumbents work directly from
a physician's prescription, which frequently allows considerable latitude in
methods of treatment. Therapy plans are developed individually and in conjunction
with other staff and carried out by incumbents.
TYPICAL TASKS
- Plans and administers
occupational therapy in accordance with instructions from physicians and
supervisor;
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Administers tests to evaluate
client’s range of motion, motor skills, functional activity and muscle
strength;
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Designs and constructs or directs
construction of special equipment and splints;
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Teaches exercises to children and
adolescents;
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Teaches self-care and activities
of daily living skills;
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Explains orthopedic recommendations
to children, adolescents and others;
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Consults with teachers, speech
therapists and others as necessary;
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Requisitions equipment and
supplies;
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Keeps clinical notes and records
and prepares reports;
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Maintains equipment;
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Supervises the care of braces.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of
objectives and methods of occupational therapy;
- Working knowledge of
principles of occupational therapy for treating children and adolescents,
birth to age 21, with chronic neuromuscular, muscular and orthopedic
disabilities;
- Working knowledge of
testing and evaluating developmental, muscular and neural functions;
- Working knowledge of neuromuscular
function and dysfunction;
- Working knowledge of
skeletal anatomy, kinesiology and basic pathology of people with physical
disabilities;
- Working knowledge of
construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment;
- Working knowledge of
psychological problems of children and adolescents with physical
disabilities and their effects on family. Members.
Abilities:
- Teach clients self-care and other
suitable activities;
- Understand and interpret
physicians' orders and adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances;
- Communicate verbal and
written ideas clearly and logically;
- Prepare reports and
maintain clinical case records;
- Establish and maintain
effective relationships with clients and others contacted in the course of
work;
- Set up treatment care plans
for physically disabled children and adolescents.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to
obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- One year of experience performing
occupational therapy with physically disabled children and adolescents.
Experience in an occupational therapy internship program for developmentally
disabled children may be substituted for the required experience on a month for
month basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession and maintenance of a
valid California Class C Driver License or the incumbent must provide suitable
transportation approved by the appointing authority.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid
license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as
an Occupational Therapist in California.
Bargaining Unit: General
Representation Unit
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping: 59
Worker’s Comp Code: 0290