Occupational Therapist

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diegos (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive womens care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for an Occupational Therapist to facilitate development and rehabilitation of PACE participants with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Responsible for providing a comprehensive occupational therapy program to restore physical functioning, enhance emotional and social well-being, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in participants. Responsibilities: Assess, plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, enhance emotional and social well-being. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and to meet the participants goals and needs. Assist PACE participant develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional prevocational, or vocational and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, education, recreational, and social activities. Design home exercise programs, to include recommending and/or providing assistive device, instructing patients, families, and caregivers on in-home exercise programs. May oversee staff that assist in the care of the PACE participant. Provide information to the participant about proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives. Collect participant data and complete required forms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. As an active and cooperative member of the interdisciplinary team, attend meetings and actively participate in the care planning of the PACE participant. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy; Masters degree in Occupational Therapy preferred. Current California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training. 1-2 years of experience working with the older adult population. Clinical competency with the older adult population preferred. Knowledge of appropriate and updated therapy equipment and technology to include aerobic and strength conditioning equipment tailored to the older adult population and use of mechanical assist devices. Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California drivers license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California drivers license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Rewards: Job type: Regular Full Time Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs #IndPTOT The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $95,000.00 - $121,697.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. About Us Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.