Physical Therapist-California Children Services

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is recruiting for a Physical Therapist to work within the Department of Public Health Services. Applicants must hold a current California PT license and a valid CA driver’s license. BLS certification is required.

New graduates may be employed under supervision pending next-state exam qualification. The county emphasizes growth, equal opportunity employment, and a thorough examination process with a preliminary screening and eligibility list.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Current license as Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card.
• New graduates of schools of Physical Therapy who have filed an application for registration may be employed under supervision pending qualification in the next State examination.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Examination

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or review of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Current license as Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• New graduates of schools of Physical Therapy who have filed an application for registration may be employed under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist pending qualification in the next State examination.

This position works within the Kern County Department of Public Health Services. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment will be made at Public Health. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.