Salary : $123,918.08 - $149,922.24 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-R1T-B
Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

Under supervision, evaluates the occupational therapy needs for assigned patients, and develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals to meet these needs, in an inpatient and outpatient hospital or California Children's Services (CCS) setting.

Typical Tasks

Patient Care

• Evaluates patients, including occupational history and experiences, patterns of daily living, interests, values and needs, identifying patient's problems and concerns about performing daily life activities and other areas of occupation;
• Observes actual performance of activities and tasks to identify specifically what supports or hinders performance including motor skills (e.g., mobility, posture, coordination, strength) and process skills (e.g., attention, pace, organization, sequencing);
• Integrates patient's needs, problems and concerns with an analysis of patient performance, specifically focusing on issues that support or hinder performance;
• Analyzes findings to determine therapy diagnosis and prognosis and designs a program to maximize outcomes and alleviate impairment and functional limitations; identifies the frequency and duration required to meet goals;
• Using fundamental skills in clinical reasoning and problem-solving, performs relatively routine patient care in the areas of physical function, self-care (e.g., dressing, hygiene, eating), functional mobility (e.g., bed and wheelchair mobility, transfers), homemaking, and community re-integration;
• Uses treatment skills and modalities, including: perceptual motor skills, cognitive skills and sensory integration;
• Evaluates the need for, recommends, and trains in use of basic durable medical equipment, adaptive devices, orthotics and prosthetics;
• Fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices;
• Charges for patient care and prepares medical record documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory guidelines;
• Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training;
• Conducts home, school, and worksite evaluations, and makes recommendations;
• Reports at interdisciplinary conferences and rounds;
• Coordinates with other disciplines on patient's progress and discharge planning;
• Manages assigned caseload of patients, which includes scheduling and prioritizing patient care, and being responsible for patient care delegated to OT Assistants and Therapy Technicians;
• Makes recommendations, including home programs and referrals to others as needed.

Clinical Supervisory Responsibilities

• May clinically supervise volunteers and students.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assumes selected responsibilities of other staff during temporary absences;
• May assist in the day-to-day operations of assigned service;
• May assist with selected aspects of the orientation and training of new service personnel.

Professional Development

• Participates in internal and external professional and educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth;
• Participates in research as appropriate;
• Assists with program development as assigned;
• Provides guidance to interns, assistants and Therapy Technicians;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a valid license, eligibility for licensing, or Limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California according to the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Limited Permit Holders must pass the next scheduled examination as specified in the Business and Professions Code 2570 "Occupational Therapy Practice Act" or be released from position.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and theory of the practice of Occupational Therapy;
• Pathologies and injuries that result in physical impairment;
• Basic principles of psychology and abnormal psychology;
• Evaluation and treatment methodologies applied to routine patient care;
• Regulatory practice requirements.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement and adapt treatment programs;
• Evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments;
• Write clearly and concisely;
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others;
• Efficiently manage time and priorities;
• Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills;
• Reach, grasp, manipulate and carry a variety of objects;
• Assist, support, lift and transfer patients.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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01

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and hours worked per week for questions asking about your work experience. Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in California, or status as an Occupational Therapist license applicant, issued by California Board of Occupational Therapy?

• Yes
• No

03

If you mark yes on the above question, please list your license number and expiration date. If you do not have a license, please write "none".
04

How many years of clinical experience do you possess in the Occupational Therapy Services field?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

05

Please select all the specialty areas in which you possess licensed clinical experience.

• Hospital Acute Care
• Cardiac
• Burns
• Wounds
• Pediatric Inpatient/Outpatient
• Rehab Outpatient
• Neurologic Outpatient
• Orthopedic Outpatient
• California Children's Services (CCS)
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Home Health
• School Based
• N/A

06

Please describe your clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Please include the name of employer, job title, duties performed, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week. If not, write "none".
07

Please identify the hospital you are currently working at or have had previous clinical Occupational Therapist experience. If none, select N/A

• Santa Clara Valley Health Care
• CCS- California Children's Services
• El Camino
• Fremont
• Good Samaritian
• Kaiser
• San Francisco General
• Stanford
• VA Health Care System
• Washington
• Other
• N/A

08

The Department of California Children's Services (CCS) serves children who have disabling conditions, generally neurological or m