Occupational Rehabilitation Therapist- Per Diem Pool IV

Full Job Description

At Public Health we are dedicated to improving the well-being of our diverse Ventura County community through innovative programs and compassionate care.

As part of our California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP), you’ll work with families to help children from birth to 21 years of age who have medically eligible conditions, maximize independence and thrive in their daily lives.

Under the close and/or general supervision or direction and guidance of the supervising therapist, the Occupational Rehabilitation Therapist plans, organizes, and implements rehabilitation programs in both clinical and/or community settings.

You’ll have the opportunity to travel throughout Ventura County, to provide occupational therapy tailored to the child’s specific needs, making a lasting difference.

Bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to helping children reach their fullest potential. Join us and make an impact that matters every day.

WHAT WE OFFER: An employee within this position may also be eligible for the following:

Retirement Plan: Per diem pool employees scheduled to work 64 hours or more per pay period will be in the County system, but will not receive a retirement pickup.

Once per diem pool employees are in the County system, they will not be able to leave it even if their work schedules are officially reduced

Holiday: Per Diem pool employees will be paid at the overtime rate of 1.5 for hours worked on two major holidays per year. Major holidays are defined as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2022-2025.pdf

PAYROLL TITLE: Rehabilitation Therapist – PDP IV

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Occupational Rehabilitation Therapists - Per Diem Pool (PDP) are limited benefited employees who provide occupational therapy services.

Per Diem Pool classifications are distinguished from Regular classifications in that additional compensation is provided in lieu of full County benefits.

Per Diem Pool assignments are scheduled flexibly or on an as-needed basis; therefore, incumbents are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period and may be called off if there is insufficient work to be performed during any assigned shift.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency- Public Health and will require travel throughout Ventura County

Rehabilitation Therapist PDP-IV is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Per Diem Pool vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Per Diem Pool vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: November 05, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
(Previously: November 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.)

Requirements

Duties performed are in accordance with the California licensure or certification standards and may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, and consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy;
• Performs evaluation and ongoing assessment of patients to determine functional status and deficits;
• Plans, develops, and utilizes occupational therapy procedures to meet the physical and functional needs of patients;
• Confers with the physician, patient, and family and sets functional goals for appropriate therapy;
• Performs tests and measures within the scope of hired profession;
• Applies, modifies, and fabricates, as needed, specific static and dynamic splints and adaptive equipment to improve functional outcomes;
• Participates in the maintenance of equipment and ordering of adaptive equipment/supplies;
• Initiates and maintains records of patients' status and progress;
• Provides patient and family education to assist in achievement of functional goals, including the development and implementation of home exercise and activity programs;
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques in working toward these goals with groups or individuals;
• Coordinates occupational therapy programs with patients, families, caregivers, and other team members/agencies involved in the care;
• California Children's Services - Medical Therapy Program (CCS-MTP) therapists participate in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and represent the Medical Therapy Program;
• May provide clinical supervision to staff therapists, therapy assistants and/or students; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency, plus two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist.

OR Successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program, and one (1) year of experience as an occupational therapist.

NOTE: Verification of the degree is required

Submit your transcripts or grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name and reflects a conferred degree.

Attach education verification documents to your online application or submit to Vivian.Merida@venturacounty.gov prior to the closing date/time of this recruitment.

If you need additional time to submit transcripts, contact the analyst conducting the recruitment for an extension at Vivian.Merida@venturacounty.gov

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.

If the name is different on the transcripts from your application, documentation needs to be submitted showing the name change.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a current valid California Occupational Therapist License.
• Possession of a valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required by date of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Must have and maintain a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the time of hire.
• Live scan fingerprinting may be required for some positions.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work with children aged birth to 21 years of age who have chronic, long-term physically disabling conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of:

• Individualized education plans (CCS applicants).

Thorough knowledge of:

• The AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy;
• Normal human development;
• Human occupation and physical requirements necessary for functional activities;
• Activity of Daily Living (ADL) skills and therapeutic treatments;
• Evidence based, occupational therapy evaluations, procedures and treatment programs for clients living with complex medical and physically disabling conditions;
• Splinting and adaptive equipment;
• Positioning for optimal function;
• Activity of Daily Living skills and therapeutic interventions to maximize independence;
• The use and maintenance of adaptive and durable medical equipment, especially as it is related to participation in Activities of Daily Living; and
• Departmental processes and procedures

Ability to:

• Assess and develop treatment plans appropriate to clients’ cognitive abilities, comprehension, and individual rehabilitative needs/goals;
• Establish effective relationships and communication with patients, physicians, and other staff;
• Communicate orally and in writing;
• Make appropriate referrals;
• Fabricate/recommend upper extremity orthotics;
• Position patients for optimal functioning;
• Plan and clinically supervise the work of others;

• Teach other basic activity skills; prepare reports and keep records to be included in the medical record; analyze situations accurately and take an effective course of action; and
• Work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Additional Information

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

(Previously: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.) To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at hr.venturacounty.gov.

If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit your application to County of Ventura, Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square, Ventura, CA 93003.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.

A resume and/or other related documentation may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing.

The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – 100%: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.

A score of 70 will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida by e-mail at Vivian.Merida@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5231.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Cunty of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.