Supervising Therapist

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County seeks an experienced occupational/physical therapist to lead pediatric rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy and related disabilities.

You will supervise therapists and staff, develop policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with state guidelines to support quality care for children. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating clinics and collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an occupational or physical therapist in a clinical setting treating children with cerebral palsy and/or other physical disabilities.
• Possession of a valid California license to practice as Occupational or Physical Therapist.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain clinical notes and medical records; review records for compliance.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and by phone; work under varied conditions.
• Plan, develop and update program policies and procedures for the medical therapy unit.
• Supervise and evaluate staff including therapists, aides and clerks.
• Schedule and coordinate monthly medical therapy clinics and vendor services.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Data analysis

Budget planning

Education

Licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist (CA)

Job description

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages within mandated State CCS guidelines, the physical and occupational therapy programs.
• Coordinates and collaborates activities with State CCS and other public and private agencies.
• Assists with the program budget; reimbursement and revenue generating issues and processes.
• Supervise and evaluate work of occupational/physical therapists, therapy aides and typist clerks.
• Plan, develop and update program policies and procedures for the medical therapy unit.
• Assists in the development of objectives and goals; implements the quality assurance program.
• Acts as a clinical consultant to medical and personal health services staff.
• Conducts in-service training for departmental and outside agency staff.
• Schedules and coordinates monthly medical therapy clinics and vendor services.
• Administers diagnostic and prognostic examination of muscle, nerve joint and functional ability.
• Administers active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises.
• Carries out physician instructions and administers various types of therapy.

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience as an occupational or physical therapist in a clinical setting treating children

with cerebral palsy and/or other physically disabling conditions.

Licenses

Possession of a valid license from the State of California to practice as an Occupational or Physical

Therapist.

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B

Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Maintain clinical notes and medical records; reviews all medical records in the program for compliance.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone; concentrate in noisy conditions.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County/State regulations.
• Represent the County with the State, community and other agencies; make presentations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Lift and carry various items up to 25 lbs., Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of effective management, supervision and training.
• Principles, methods, and basic theory of physical rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities.
• Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural and other structures, and the pathologies and injuries which result in physical handicaps.
• Equipment and methods used to evaluate and mitigate physical handicaps.
• Basic understanding of normal growth and development and abnormalities influencing development.
• Principles and functions of psychology and abnormal psychology, teaching, public health nursing, and physical/occupational therapy in the treatment and rehabilitation of cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
• Quality assurance standards.
• State California Children Services statutes, regulations, and guidelines.

Ability To

• Plan, organize, direct, and develop a therapy program for children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities requiring occupational therapy and physical therapy.
• Resolve staff complaints and grievances.
• Understand and follow physician's prescriptions and other technical instructions.
• Instruct and gain the confidence and cooperation of patients in the program.
• Explain the procedures used to children, parents and others as may be required.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, physicians, school personnel and the general public.
• Anticipate needs and prepare budgetary estimates.
• Maintain and prepare technical records and reports.

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