Physical Therapist I

Contra Costa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County seeks an entry-level Physical Therapist I to join their Health Services Department. The role involves evaluating and planning physical therapy treatments, instructing patients on pain management and injury prevention, collaborating with other care providers, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid California Physical Therapist license and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This position offers an opportunity to work in various health centers throughout the County.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by California.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and plans physical therapy treatments.
• Instructs patients in injury prevention and body mechanics.
• Monitors patient progress and provides documentation.
• Collaborates with other care providers for treatment.

Skills

Evaluating physical therapy treatments

Pain management

Patient education

Customer service

Collaboration with care providers

Education

Valid license as a Physical Therapist

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy

Job description

CONTINUOUS

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification:

5% on July 1, 2025

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting individuals on a continuous basis to fill entry-level Physical Therapist I positions. Therapists may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers or the California Children Services (CCS) Programs located throughout the County.

Typical Tasks

• Evaluates and plans physical therapy treatments in accordance with medical direction
• Administers or supervises the administration of physical therapy treatments including but not limited to the following areas:
• Neuromuscular facilitation and reeducation
• Assistive orthotic and prosthetic device fabrication fitting and training
• Temporary splinting and gait training
• Bracing soft and bony tissue mobilization
• Manual and mechanical traction
• Hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, thermal therapy and massage
• Transcutaneous neuromuscular and electrical stimulation
• Instructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanics
• Monitors and facilitates patients progress
• Develops or directs development of special equipment
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
• Explains medical recommendations with respect to physical therapy to patients and their families
• Observes patient reaction, keeps records and prepares required reports
• Learns to perform specialized and advanced therapy treatments
• Administers diagnostic and prognostic tests
• Provides consultation and education relative to therapy treatment
• Collaborates with other care providers to ensure proper patient treatment and follow-up
• Secures and returns clinic supplies and equipment and maintains required records and statistics
• Prepares reports relative to patient treatment, discharge planning and the evaluation of treatment services
• Provides training and work direction to aides, assistants, interns and volunteers
• Consults with other therapists as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• License Required: Either (1) possession and maintenance of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California, or (2) graduation from an approved school of physical therapy and acceptance of an application to take the State of California Physical Therapy Licensing Examination. Continued employment under the latter requirement is dependent upon successfully passing the licensing examination.
• Certification: Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.