Physical/Occupational Therapist (Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapy)*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Remote location bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

San Bernardino County's California Children's Services is seeking Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists to plan, implement, and supervise individualized therapy programs for children with neurological or orthopedic impairments. Assignments span Colton, Fontana, and Hesperia, with both full-time and part-time opportunities across the county.

Ideal candidates will hold California PT or OT licensure and possess 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) or a valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).
• Ideal candidate will have 1+ year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Bilingual skills (ASL/Arabic/Korean/Mandarin/Spanish/Vietnamese) encouraged; additional compensation possible for bilingual duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and conduct individualized therapy programs for pediatric rehabilitation.
• Engage in team-centered care and consult with other professional agencies.
• Evaluate progress, adjust treatment plans, and determine equipment needs.
• Instruct parents and teachers on home and classroom programs and equipment usage.
• Provide instruction on durable medical equipment and supervise group activities.

Skills

American Sign Language

Arabic

Korean

Mandarin

Spanish

Vietnamese

Education

Physical Therapist license (CA)

Occupational Therapist license (CA)

Job description

UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*

UP TO $2,000 IN REMOTE ASSIGNMENT LOCATION BONUS

The California Children's Services (CCS)section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking Occupational and Physical Therapists. Therapists will be responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of children. Duties include the following: engage in the provision of team-centered care, to include consulting with various professional agencies; plan and implement therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments after analysis of a child's medical history under direction of a physician; evaluate patients' progress and develop treatment changes; administer tests to determine functional ability, physical limitations, rehabilitation potential, and equipment needs; determine durable medical equipment needs and provide instruction regarding appropriate usage; plan and provide instruction on home and classroom programs and durable medical equipment to parents and teachers; and plan and direct group activities.

Assignment location for Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists exists throughout San Bernardino County. Immediate vacancies exists within Colton, Fontana and, Hesperia. The eligible list established may be used to fill current and future vacancies across multiple locations. Indicate on your application all locations you are willing to accept employment.

*Official Job Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist

For more detailed information, refer to the Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• *Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive a bonu of $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
• **Remote Assignment Location Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive $2,000 in total compensation when assigned to work in a remote location and commute is at least 40 miles from the residence to the remote assignment. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
• Referral Bonus: If referred by a current County employee ensure your County employment application contains the name of the referring employee in the appropriate area of the application. Please see SEIU MOU for details.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full and Part-Time Positions: Both full-time and part-time opportunities exists. Part-time positions in this classification may be assigned to a schedule of less than 80 hours per two-week pay period.

Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over 50 pounds.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: Possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC).

Option 2: Possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).

NOTE: For more information on obtaining the required licensure, visit the following website(s):

• Physical Therapy: https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/applicants/index.shtml
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.bot.ca.gov/applicants/index.shtml

The ideal candidate will possess one (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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