Physical Therapist

County of Tulare; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tulare Health & Human Services Agency seeks a Physical Therapist to support children with disabilities in a school-based California Children’s Medical Therapy Program. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, school staff, and families to implement therapy plans and improve mobility and function.

Responsibilities include family-centered treatment planning, parent education, documentation, and participation in medical therapy conferences.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an approved Physical Therapy program.
• License to practice as a physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check may be required.
• Valid California driver's license if job involves driving.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans with functional goals based on evaluations and family-centered care.
• Provides therapy as prescribed by the child’s physician.
• Consults with school personnel, equipment/orthotic providers, and social services.
• Educates parents/caregivers on home programs and activities for the child.
• Assesses needs for rehabilitation equipment and orthotics and ensures proper fit.
• Participates in medical therapy conferences and parent meetings.

Skills

Family-centered care

Communication with parents

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Physical Therapy degree

CA PT license

Job description

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for a Physical Therapist to join the Public Health Services branch. This position will provide therapy services to children with disabilities in a school-based setting for the California Children’s Medical Therapy Program. The Medical Therapy Program is a special program within California Children’s Services that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medical therapy conference services for children who have handicapping conditions, generally due to neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County’s Human Services and Public Health branches.

The Physical Therapist confers with the physician or senior therapist to determine types of treatment required in each case; adapts games, arts, and crafts as therapeutic treatment; and assists parents in understanding and handling children with chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. The chosen candidate will teach parents/caregivers and/or child exercises, activities, and techniques that will improve strength, range of motion, balance, equilibrium, stability, and functional mobility skills. The successful candidate will maintain relevant and timely documentation of treatments and services provided in accordance with the CCS Medical Therapy Program guidelines.

Candidates accepting one of these positions may qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $25,000 for a 24-month work commitment. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/loan-repayment/aphlrp/.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based upon evaluations and clinical observations incorporating concepts of family-centered care into the plan.
• Provides therapy treatment as prescribed by child’s physician.
• Confers and consults with other providers involved with child’s care, including but not limited to school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.
• Educates parents and other caregivers re: home programs appropriate for child’s needs.
• Identifies needs and makes recommendations re: appropriate rehabilitation equipment and orthotics and ensures proper function and fit.
• Participates in medical therapy conferences, staff meetings, in-services, and parent meetings.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved course in Physical Therapy.
• License to practice as a physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
• If in a driving position, candidates must be able to obtain and retain a valid California driver's license.

Student Loan Forgiveness

• This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information, you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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