Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

General Job Description

*Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides treatment for patients with fine motor, sensory, or feeding concerns, according to the treatment plan developed by the Occupational Therapist. As a COTA, you have a passion for providing caring, high quality Occupational Therapy to a diverse patient population, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low income, and the medically underserved. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced, team-based environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day.

Job Roles

*Actively monitors and manages own schedule. Confirms appointments and fills empty slots; keeps schedule full. When conducting home visits, plans effectively for efficient use of time and resources.

*Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.

*May provide treatment at off-clinic sites, i.e., at other agencies or at the family's home. When providing home visitation, responsibilities also include assisting with scheduling home visits, maintaining regular communication and share information with parents/caregivers; modeling (for the parents/caregivers) stimulation and intervention techniques; monitoring child and family progress in the home; and assessing the home environment.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

*Provides developmental screenings and/or curricular based assessments to patients, for purpose of establishing basal skills and monitoring progress.

*Provides treatment/occupational therapy one-on-one or in a group setting to patients (ages birth-to-adult), according to the treatment plan developed by the Occupational Therapist. Meets department productivity goals.

*Works effectively as a member of the treatment team. Consults with OT and other team members, assists OT in monitoring patient progress, participates in case conferencing meetings and IFSP meetings, and participates in program planning meetings. Participates, and may assist in providing, presentations for staff and patients.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

*Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

*California State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

*Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree.

*Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.

*Experience with young children (ages 0-5 years) is preferred.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

*Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

*Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.

*Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.

*Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc).

*Basic knowledge of key Occupational Therapy concepts sufficient to understand and implement treatment plans provided by a licensed OT.

*Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.

*Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.

*Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

*Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.

*Knowledge of cognitive, emotional, and social development and/or deficits in clients of all ages and disorders.

*Knowledge of developmental occupational therapy theory and fine motor, sensory, and feeding disorders (etiologies and effects).

*Knowledge of therapy techniques and their applications to various disorders, ages, and personalities.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)