Occupational Therapist - Napa - Napa County, CA

Description

Salary : $103, $123,635.20 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Occupational Therapist (OT) vacancy within the Public Health Services Division (PHS) of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
The Occupational Therapist provides therapy for children and youth with disabilities receiving services through the Medical Therapy Program (MTP). They work in partnership with the patient, parents/guardians, and the Medical Therapy team. This role is essential in ensuring a welcoming, accessible, and supportive physical and occupational clinical therapy environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and providing direct therapeutic interventions
• Developing and implementing individualized plans with functional goals
• Assessing, recommending, and supporting procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience providing pediatric occupational therapy services in a clinic, school, or other client-facing environment, including work with children and youth with special health care needs.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple evaluations, treatment sessions, equipment requests, and documentation efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling varied work assignments and schedule changes.
• Strong, clear, and compassionate communication that supports teamwork and builds trust with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively while maintaining relationships with others.
• Strong commitment and demonstrated history of positive teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.

There is currently one regular full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year. Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred but not required.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Winter Time Off:

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
• 32.0 hour of Winter Time Off

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
None required.
Education / License / Certificate:*
Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist with the State of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
This is a continuous recruitment, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.
1. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis.
2. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview.
3. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description, including example of duties and job requirements here: Occupational Therapist.
Benefits
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

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Tell us about your experience working with pediatric clients, including children and youth with special health care needs. How have you assessed and recommended durable medical equipment (DME) or orthotics to support function, mobility, or participation?
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What experience do you have working in a health or medical setting? Include specific information regarding your familiarity with medical terminology and electronic systems that contain protected health information.
04
Give an example of how you collaborated with physical therapists, medical providers, or other team members to coordinate care. What role did you play, and how did you ensure alignment across the team? Include in your example a conflict or challenge that arose and how you worked through it.
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Share an example of how you manage clinical documentation while balancing a full caseload. What strategies help you stay organized and ensure accuracy and timeliness?
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What does it mean to you to provide equitable, culturally responsive care to children and youth with special healthcare needs? Please share an example from your practice that highlights an equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive approach.
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No