Salary: $104,977.60 - $129,043.20 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Public Health Services
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job SummaryThe Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of
Senior Occupational Therapist Official class title: Senior Occupational/Physical Therapist
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of November 9, 2026. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary IncreasesJune 2027 - 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
The Health and Human Services Agency seeks candidates for Senior Occupational Therapist at California Children Services (CCS). Incumbents are responsible for administering medically necessary occupational therapy services as prescribed by physicians to children with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders as well as providing consultation to other agencies. They assist in the technical supervision and training of lower level professional and support staff and provide operational support to the Supervising Therapist.
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Hiring Process and Timeline The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications- Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California (see below); AND,
- Two (2) years of work experience as a certified or licensed occupational therapist.
Note- Positions in CCS require physical disabilities pediatric work.
Required Licenses, Certifications, or RegistrationsRequired licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
Must be licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California. See note below.
Note: Occupational therapy applicants who are new graduates, who have not yet been licensed or licensed occupational therapists in another state besides California, must show proof of application for licensure as an occupational therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). They must have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program, including the minimum hours of required fieldwork, and passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Applicants who have applied for and been found eligible to take the next scheduled examination and those awaiting test results can apply for a limited permit and practice as an occupational therapist under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Applicants must obtain their license per CBOT or they will be terminated from county service.
Effective January 1, 2004, per the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, section 2570.4(d), individuals licensed in another state are allowed to practice in California for up to 45 days provided they work in association with a person that is licensed in California as an occupational therapist.
Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EvaluationThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
AccommodationReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner and
include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in the work history section of the application. Note that if you are invited to a selection interview by a department, your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
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Are you currently licensed as an
Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy?
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If you responded ''Yes" to question #2, please provide your Occupational Therapist license number and expiration date in the space provided below or attach a copy to this online application.Note: Your license will be verified.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
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If you responded "No" to question #2, are you in the process of obtaining licensure in California?
You must provide proof of application for licensure and attach it to this online application. - Yes
- No
- N/A - I am licensed
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Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience as a certified or licensed Occupational Therapist?
Note: Positions in California Children Services (CCS) require physical disabilities pediatric work.
Be sure to include this experience in the work history section of your application. 06
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment. If you possess an NPI, please provide your NPI number in the space provided below.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
07
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Government Alliance on Race and Equity
- Job Fair/Career Event
- Other
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If you selected "Job Fair/Career Event" or "Other" in the question above, please tell us how you first heard about this job opportunity.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
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