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.

Job Roles

• 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 participant's 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.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Current California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• 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.
• Ability to educate other staff on proper body mechanics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and openly with other interdisciplinary team members on participant status and needs.
• Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high workload environment.
• Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., E-HR documentation, obtaining background information and reports, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Bending (waist): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): NEVER

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: REGULAR DRIVING (MORE THAN 3 DAYS/WEEK)

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies and equipment.

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS); SITTING ON THE FLOOR

Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Twisting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves for patient contact or bodily fluids.

Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment

Ages of Patients Served: Older Adults

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)