Senior Physical Therapist - CCS IndioPalm Springs
Senior Physical Therapist - CCS IndioPalm Springs
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Physical Therapist
California Childrens Services
Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist
California Childrens Services (CCS) Experience PreferredUnder general supervision and according to prescription to evaluate plan and administer physical therapy treatment plans for physically handicapped children with neuromuscular orthopedic and/or other problems; acts as a lead worker for psychical therapists assigned to a medical therapy unit; performs other related duties as required.
The Senior Therapist is the lead level classification in the Therapist series for the California Childrens Services Program. Incumbents are assigned to case manage 70 of a fulltime therapists s caseload and serve in a lead capacity as an additional resource to staff therapists in the Program. They will additionally support the Unit Supervisor duties as needed.
The Senior Therapist is distinguished from the Supervising Therapist in that the latter provides daytoday supervision of a combination program of physical therapy within the unit.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan administer and guide therapy treatments for cases of physically handicapped children.
Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team confers with the physician patient and family to set functional goals.
Provides patient and family education/home program activities to assist in activity of daily living skills designed to promote improved mental and physical health.
Initiates and maintains records of patients status and progress.
Provides clinical instruction to physical therapy students.
Assists in the guidance and mentoring of a staff of physical therapists assigned to a Medical Therapy Unit in a public school; as requested or assigned gives technical advice to staff therapists.
Provide training to the Medical Therapy Unit staff as needed to ensure implementation of best practices in the Medical Therapy Unit and share these best practices with other staff.
Participate in program development workgroups or projects as assigned.
Complete 10 client case reviews for their respective Medical Therapy Units monthly to promote quality assurance and quality improvement measures in providing client care.
Assists in the operation of Pediatric and Orthopedic Conferences; assists in the training and evaluation of professional students; assists as a liaison between a Medical Therapy Unit school personnel and other community agencies in the absence of the supervising therapist.
Assists the Medical Therapy Unit Supervisor in the reviewing Physical therapy evaluations and Durable Medical Equipment requests.
May represent the Medical Therapy Program in Special Care Clinics for enhanced care coordination for the Medical Therapy Program clients.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certificate:Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Experience: Two years as a licensed physical therapist. For assignments in a California Childrens Services setting one year of the required experience must have been in pediatrics.
Knowledge of:Therapeutic techniques activities and equipment used in physical therapy work with particular emphasis on the physical and psychological problems of children with cerebral palsy; growth and development of children; skeletal anatomy; kinesiology neurology and the objectives of physical therapy treatment.
Ability to: Plan organize and conduct an physical therapy program; apply physical therapy techniques in observing testing and evaluating patients; explain physical therapy treatments to physically handicapped children; deal effectively with handicapped children and their parents; prepare reports and keep records of case histories; assist in coordinating and directing a medical therapy unit instruction program; participate in program development activities staff training and mentorship; engage in quality assurance and quality improvement program development projects.
Other RequirementsLicense: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicle for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter Jeremy Holforty: /.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
