Physical Therapist II

Contra Costa County; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government health service is recruiting for the position of Physical Therapist II, responsible for implementing therapy treatments and providing guidance to less experienced therapists. Candidates must have a valid Physical Therapist license from California and possess two years of full-time experience. This role requires a commitment to delivering excellent patient care in a supportive environment. Interested applicants should prepare their licenses and certifications for submission.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Two years of full-time experience as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Must maintain a current BLS or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement therapy treatments as per medical direction.
• Administer various therapy treatments including hydrotherapy and manual traction.
• Provide technical advice to less experienced therapists.

Skills

Evaluating and planning treatment

Neuromuscular facilitation and reeducation

Assistive device training

Pain management instruction

Education

Valid license as a Physical Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

CONTINUOUS

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services UnitContra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting individuals on a continuous basis to fill journey-level Physical Therapist positions. Therapists may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers or the California Children Services Programs located throughout the County.

The Position CONTINUOUS Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services UnitContra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting individuals on a continuous basis to fill journey-level Physical Therapist positions. Therapists may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers or the California Children Services Programs located throughout the County. Physical Therapist II is a journey-level classification. Incumbents perform a full range of general therapy treatments while developing and learning the skills and knowledge necessary to apply more advanced and/or specialized treatments. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Typical Tasks

• Evaluates, plans and implements advanced or specialized 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
• tratiscutaneous neuromscular and electrical stimulation
• Provides technical advice and assistance to less experienced therapists
• May assist in training them on the more specialized therapy treatments
• 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
• Administers diagnostic and prognostic tests
• Provides consultation and education relative to therapy treatment considerations
• 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 of patient treatment, discharge planning and 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: Possession and maintenance of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Experience: Two years of full-time experience or its equivalent as a Physical Therapist.
• 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.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

Applicants must submit a copy of a valid License Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California, a copy of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association, or a CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross AND a completed supplemental questionnaire. An application submitted without a valid License and supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and will therefore be disqualified.

Selection Process

• Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.