PHYSICAL THERAPIST I/II - California Children Services
PHYSICAL THERAPIST I/II - California Children Services
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- Physical Therapist I/II California Children ServicesMurrieta Medical Therapy Unit
The County of Riverside Riverside University Health System Public Health Department California Childrens Services has openings for FullTime permanent Physical Therapists. This position will provide therapy for disabled pediatric children and youth from birth to twentyone years of age. This position will work a 9/80 schedule from Monday Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm.
Physical Therapists provide assessments and plan physical therapy treatments to treat disabilities injuries and diseases through functional activity training such as gait and transfer training exercise soft tissue mobilization and the effective use of properties of water heat sound waves and electricity; they enhances the functional independence and health of patients; and perform other related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assess the functional status of the patient through the use of objective evaluative techniques such as but not limited to manual muscle testing ROM sensory testing gait analysis bed mobility and transfer assessment and balance and coordination.
Establish short and longterm treatment goals in conjunction with the patient and the physician.
Administer active passive and resistive therapeutic exercises muscle reeducation and postural exercises; provide gait and other muscle training exercises in order to improve coordination and mobility; provide hydrotherapy treatments including wound assessment wound care dressings and debridement; perform massage soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization.
Apply modality treatments of cryotherapy ultrasound traction transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation ultraviolet and interferential.
Educate patients families and caregivers regarding home exercise programs and safety with functional activities; assessment instruction and application of orthotics and prosthetics and educate patient in their proper use and care
Educate patients in proper technique for bed mobility transfers ambulation sitting and standing balance; recommend use of appropriate assistive devices for ambulation.
Observe patient response progress in treatment and reassessment of goals.
Complete appropriate daily documentation in the medical record regarding patients response to treatment and progress; complete Medicare and MediCal documentation for treatment authorizations; participate in interdisciplinary conferences; assist in maintaining the environment of care.
Provide inservice education to staff on posture body mechanics lifting positioning various therapy related topics and other topics as required; participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning; maintain age specific competency; may serve as clinical instructor for physical therapy interns.
Wound Care Assignment: Evaluate manage and treat patients who are at risk for integumentary disruption or who present partial or full thickness wounds including but not limited to sharp debridement of devitalized tissue; educate patients in selfwound management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The principles and methods of assessment of function and treatment planning in physical therapy and the roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant as they relate to improving the functional independence of the patient; neuromuscular function and dysfunction kinesiology human development and of the modalities; the objectives of physical therapy treatment; the operation of therapeutic equipment including ultraviolet ultrasound traction hydrotherapy negativepressure wound therapy electrical stimulation soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques safety techniques for functional activities and indications and contraindications for various treatment modalities.; general knowledge of related therapeutic disciplines occupational therapy and speech pathology and their objectives.
Ability to:
Communicate and educate patients family and staff regarding physical therapy treatments; complete medical record documentation and statistics; assess and understand the impact of complex social situations on functional independence.
License:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board with the State of California. (Persons eligible for license may be employed pending successful performance on the licensing examination.)
Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
Job Competencies/Work Performance Measures:
Physical Therapists must maintain age specific/diagnosis related competencies technical skills and competencies.
Works independently and seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job.
Works to improve customer service.
Maintains flexibility in coping with a high volume of patients.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required for this position.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter Jeremy Holforty:
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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 Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: 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: 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
