Physical Therapist II - Children's Therapy Program - Full-Time & Part-Time

• Performing standardized and non-standardized evaluations to assess clients' existing physical abilities
• Conducting standard documentation practices, including case notes, billing for Physical Therapy services, and crafting evaluation and progress reports
• Offering consultation and participating in medical case management with other medical providers and community services involved in the care of the shared client
• Participating in conferences, study groups, and parent and community meetings to effectively manage the assigned caseload
• Staying updated on current trends and developments in physical therapy and other health disciplines related to children with physical disabilities

• Two years' experience in outpatient or acute care setting with children who have complex physical disabilities and chronic health conditions
• The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment that values collaborative problem-solving and treatment planning with other medical professionals
• Flexibility to work in a variety of locations
• Strong knowledge of principles and practices of neurodevelopmental therapies and the World Health Organization's framework for measuring health and disability via the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience working with electronic health records and associated workflows

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,350 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the required knowledges and abilities. Normally, two years of experience as a licensed physical therapist would provide such opportunity. Experience in providing therapy to physically handicapped children or in a pediatrics program is desirable.

Education: Graduation from a school of physical therapy or other educational course approved by the California State Physical Therapy Examining committee.

License: Possession of a valid license to practice physical therapy as required by Section 2650 of the California Business and Professions Code or eligibility to obtain the license by time of employment. Possession of a valid California driver's license is also required.

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Considerable knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions and dysfunctions, and kinesiology.

Working knowledge of modern theory, principles and methods of physical therapy, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.

Working knowledge of the proper use and operation of modern physical therapy equipment and appliances.

Working knowledge of pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment.

Working knowledge of growth and development of normal and handicapped children.

Working knowledge of psychology and abnormal psychology.

Some knowledge of principles of training and supervision.

Ability to understand and interpret physicians' orders and to adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances.

Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff and the public.

Ability to keep clinical case records.

Ability to prepare and resent oral and written reports.

Ability to comply with common public health safety practices and procedures.

Ability to cope with working with handicapped children and their families and to move children utilizing appropriate transfer techniques.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.