Occupational Therapist (2548) - Citywide - H00080

This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your applicationu00a0tou00a0this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.u00a0 + Application Opening:August 30, 2023u00a0u00a0 + Application Deadline: Continuousu00a0 + Salary:$117,182 - $165,022/Annualu00a0 ( + Appointment Type:u00a0Permanent Civil Service (u00a0 + Recruitment ID:CCT-2548-H00080 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by ouru00a0City'su00a0commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees playu00a0an important roleu00a0not only in making ouru00a0Cityu00a0what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.u00a0 + STARTu00a0with thisu00a0Required Exam:u00a0u00a0 + Then, submit an online application Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, and implements appropriate Occupational Therapy habilitative and rehabilitative treatment interventions for clients in acute-care and long-term hospitals, senior programs, mental health settings, clinical outpatient centers, home health, public school settings, and other similar institutions. Duties Include + Evaluation of client needs + Treatment planning + Implementation of occupational therapy treatment + Documenting treatment per facility and regulatory guidelines + Reassessment of client progress and treatment plan + Client discharge planning + Regular communication with rehabilitation team members, clients, client family members, and other health care or community partners regarding treatment programs and services + May include supervising assigned staff, students, interns, and volunteers The 2548 may perform other duties as assigned/required. Please note that incumbents in this classification mayu00a0be requiredu00a0to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHRu2019s website: u00a0 For all Positions:u00a0 License: Possession of a valid Occupational Therapy License issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). + For CCS + 3 months of pediatric experience These qualifications contain Special Conditions thatu00a0may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code. One-yearu00a0full-timeu00a0employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).u00a0 Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s),but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.u00a0 Additional qualifications may be required among these example opportunities: Rehabilitation Departmentu00a0- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) ZSFG is a community hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center for San Francisco and northern San Mateo. Occupational therapists provide Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation, SNF Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services which include Hand Therapy Services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, equitable, and compassionate rehabilitation services to the greater San Francisco community. ZSFG is a teaching hospital that provides care to both the adult and pediatric populations. Occupational therapists who have experience working with individuals who have sustained poly-trauma, neurologic impairment, orthopedic injury, and general medicine patients are encouraged to apply. Clinical mentorship is available. Department of Psychiatryu00a0- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) At ZSFG in the Department of Psychiatry, Occupational Therapists who have recent experience within the last year of working with people who have a mental health diagnosis, or those who have successful completion of a 3-month internship in mental health may apply. OTs in this division provide group and individual psycho-social interventions for adults in the inpatient locked psychiatric acute and sub-acute units, jail psychiatric unit, and psychiatric emergency service. OTs with experience leading a variety of evidenced-based practice groups and those familiar with sensory modulation interventions are encouraged to apply. Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center is one of the largest long-term care facilities in the country, offering Acute Rehabilitation Services, SNF Rehabilitation Services, and Long-Term Care for residents of the City and County of San Francisco in need of these services. Occupational Therapists who are interested in working with a dynamic, diverse, and team-oriented group of professionals in this care setting should apply. Occupational Therapists who have experience working with under-served San Francisco individuals, who have neurological impairments such as traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, as well as polytrauma, and hand therapy, will be an asset. Experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Health at Home Occupational therapists with two (2) or more years of clinical experience and a desire to practice occupational therapy with a diverse patient population and on a dynamic and collaborative care team should apply. The Health at Home Occupational Therapist provides home therapy and case management to homebound residents of San Francisco, primarily within the San Francisco Health Network. Previous home health experience is not required,but is highly desirable. Occupational Therapists who have experience, or a strong desire to work with the underserved San Francisco population, display a high level of self-awareness, and are comfortable working in an autonomous environment are an asset and encouraged to apply. California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program At CCS, Occupational Therapists provide services to clients, ranging in age from birth to 21 years, who are eligible for services through the Medical Therapy Program. Examples of CCS-MTP eligible conditions include neuromuscular/ musculoskeletal conditions such as cerebral palsy, juvenile arthritis, congenital deformities, muscular dystrophy, amputation, arthrogryposis, and other conditions caused by major sequelae from pediatric stroke, cancer, traumatic injuries, infectious diseases, or other progressive disorders. Services are primarily provided in an outpatient clinic setting but may also be provided in the public-school setting or within the home/community to address equipment needs and caregiver training. When appropriate and necessary, services may also be provided via telehealth. Applicants who are comfortable working in an autonomous environment are strongly desired. Verification of Education and Experience:u00a0 Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Reviewu00a0SF Careers Employment Applications (Applications and Minimum Qualifications) u00a0for considerations taken when reviewing applications.u00a0 Applicants mayu00a0be requiredu00a0tou00a0submitu00a0verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.u00a0If education or experience verification isu00a0required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found atu00a0 Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.u00a0 After application submission, candidatesu00a0deemedu00a0qualified must complete allu00a0subsequentu00a0steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.u00a0 Training and Experience Evaluationu00a0(Weight: 100%) The Training and Experience Evaluationu00a0is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of disease processes and physical, mental and emotional disabilities;u00a0ability to gather pertinent information from the individualu2019s medical record, patient, family, and medical staff;u00a0ability to evaluate the patient and develop and implement appropriate treatment plans;u00a0knowledge of the safe and proper treatment of patients;u00a0ability to communicate the results of evaluations and treatments; and/or knowledge of health and safety standards.u00a0 Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience evaluation in order tou00a0continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.u00a0 Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of the List. Eligible List/Score Report A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will beu00a0established, so applicants can view the ranks, finalu00a0scoresu00a0and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, uponu00a0request, onceu00a0the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referralsu00a0resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g.,u00a0as a result ofu00a0appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.u00a0 Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period ofu00a012 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.u00a0 Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:u00a0 Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, timeu00a0periodsu00a0and other particulars, except when superseded by federal,u00a0stateu00a0or local laws,u00a0rulesu00a0or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website atu00a0 The terms of this announcement may beu00a0appealedu00a0under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must beu00a0submittedu00a0in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements,u00a0applicationsu00a0and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website atu00a0 Additionalu00a0informationu00a0regardingu00a0Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:u00a0u00a0 + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity ( + Disaster Service Worker + ADA Accommodation ( + Veterans Preference + Right to Work (to Work) + Copies of Application Documents + Diversity Statement (more-,Diversity Statement,-The City and) Where to Applyu00a0 All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must beu00a0submittedu00a0through our online portal. Please visitu00a0begin your application process.u00a0u00a0 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.u00a0 Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at theu00a0City Career Center at City Hall (, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.u00a0 Ensure your application information isu00a0accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.u00a0 Applicants will receive a confirmation email fromu00a0that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants shouldu00a0retainu00a0this confirmation email for their records.u00a0Failure to receive this email means that the online application was notu00a0submittedu00a0or received.u00a0u00a0 Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible periodu00a0listedu00a0above. You do not need to reapply during this period.u00a0 If you have any questionsu00a0regardingu00a0this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Juliette Sotou00a0at u00a0or (628)271-6709u00a0u00a0 We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.u00a0 The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Created: 2026-01-29