Physical Therapist II

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Health Services Department is continuously recruiting for journey-level Physical Therapist II positions. Therapists may be assigned to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Health Centers, or the California Children Services Programs across the County.

Physical Therapist II is a journey-level role performing a full range of general therapy while developing skills for advanced/specialized treatments. Eligible list may remain for six months.

Qualifications

• Includes evaluating, planning and implementing advanced therapy treatments.
• Requires ability to supervise therapy treatments and assist in specialized therapy.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and collaboration with other care providers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement therapy treatments per medical direction.
• Supervise administration of therapy treatments (neuro, orthotics, gait training).
• Instruct patients on pain management, posture and body mechanics.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with other care providers for patient follow-up.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapist License (CA)

Job description

CONTINUOUS

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Contra 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.

Position

CONTINUOUS

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Contra 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

• Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment 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.

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