Senior Occupational Therapist

The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Occupational Therapist (Official Class Title: Senior Occupational/Physical Therapist).
 

Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of November 9, 2026. 

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
 

The Health and Human Services Agency seeks candidates for Senior Occupational Therapist at California Children Services (CCS). Incumbents are responsible for administering medically necessary occupational therapy services as prescribed by physicians to children with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders as well as providing consultation to other agencies. They assist in the technical supervision and training of lower level professional and support staff and provide operational support to the Supervising Therapist.

Click the following link for the complete Senior Occupation/Physical Therapist job description including examples of qualifying education and experience, and working conditions.
 

To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan.


Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California (see below); AND,
• Two (2) years of work experience as a certified or licensed occupational therapist.

Note

• Positions in CCS require physical disabilities pediatric work.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class.

Must be licensed as an occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California. See note below.

Note: Occupational therapy applicants who are new graduates, who have not yet been licensed or licensed occupational therapists in another state besides California, must show proof of application for licensure as an occupational therapist with the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). They must have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program, including the minimum hours of required fieldwork, and passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Applicants who have applied for and been found eligible to take the next scheduled examination and those awaiting test results can apply for a limited permit and practice as an occupational therapist under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Applicants must obtain their license per CBOT or they will be terminated from county service.

Effective January 1, 2004, per the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, section 2570.4(d), individuals licensed in another state are allowed to practice in California for up to 45 days provided they work in association with a person that is licensed in California as an occupational therapist.

*** APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2026 AT 11:59 PM ***