Under general supervision, to provide professional occupational therapy services for physically disabled children and adolescents; and to do other work as required.
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.
Knowledge:
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Working knowledge of objectives and methods of occupational therapy;
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Working knowledge of principles of occupational therapy for treating children and adolescents, birth to age 21, with chronic neuromuscular, muscular and orthopedic disabilities;
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Working knowledge of testing and evaluating developmental, muscular and neural functions;
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Working knowledge of neuromuscular function and dysfunction;
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Working knowledge of skeletal anatomy, kinesiology and basic pathology of people with physical disabilities;
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Working knowledge of construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment;
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Working knowledge of psychological problems of children and adolescents with physical disabilities and their effects on family. Members.
Abilities:
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Teach clients self-care and other suitable activities;
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Understand and interpret physicians' orders and adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances;
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Communicate verbal and written ideas clearly and logically;
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Prepare reports and maintain clinical case records;
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and others contacted in the course of work;
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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:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License or the incumbent must provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
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Possession and maintenance of a valid license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy to practice as an Occupational Therapist in California.