The San Francisco Department of Public Health continuously accepts applications for all permanent Occupational Therapist positions. Rather than publishing separate job ads for every current and future position, this job ad collects applications for all of them. Positions may be available in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient facilities at Laguna Honda Hospital, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and mental health services at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Health at Home, or in community-centered outpatient clinics serving children and young adults at the California Children Services Medical Therapy Program.

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The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

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

Additional qualifications may be required among these example opportunities:

Rehabilitation Department - 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 Psychiatry - 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.

⚠️REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING⚠️

• For all positions
  • 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 that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

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. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures

• Examination (Weight: 100%)
  Applicants must submit the Required Exam linked in this job ad. The exam assesses experience.

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 the Rule of the List.

Eligible List/Score Report
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/. Candidates will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire from the list may re-apply.

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. Email communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all domains at https://sfdhr.org/ccsf-email-extensions. Applicants are responsible for contacting the Analyst to update their email address. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in 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, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.  

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 
• Conviction History 
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• Veterans Preference 
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, [email protected] 628-271-6709. 

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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.