REHABILITATION THERAPY TECHNICIAN

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated individuals to provide essential support in physical and occupational therapy. This role involves assisting therapists in delivering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining a safe and organized environment. Join a dynamic team in a vital health service that impacts the lives of thousands, ensuring quality care and rehabilitation for patients with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical care setting involving direct patient care.
• Completion of an aide technician training course and six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing treatments and procedures assigned by the therapist.
• Observes and monitors patients' conditions and progress during treatment.
• Participates in cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Completion of Aide Technician Training Course

Three semester units in Human Anatomy

Four quarter units in Exercise Physiology

Job description

FILING START DATE:
March 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5882I

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Under direct supervision, provides basic or standardized physical, occupational, or recreational therapy exercises and treatment procedures assigned by a physical or occupational therapist to assist acute, rehabilitative, or psychiatric patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in performing treatments and procedures assigned by the therapist.
2. Reviews the treatment plan and uses at least two patient identifiers prior to performing any treatments.
3. Assists in the instruction of patients in transfer training, gait training, ambulation practices, and functional activities.
4. Observes and monitors patients' conditions and progress during treatment.
5. Maintains inventory, assists in ordering, and organizes storage.
6. Participates in cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas and equipment.
7. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
8. Participates in Departmental meetings and DHS mandatory trainings.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: One (1) year of experience in a medical care setting involving direct patient care.
Option II: Completion of an aide technician training course and six (6) months of experience.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units in human anatomy or exercise physiology courses.
• Current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) for Healthcare Providers.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%.
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
Department Contact:
Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst
[e-mail] (Best way to contact due to telework)
[phone]
ADA Coordinator Phone:
[phone]
California Relay Services Phone:
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