CCS Physical Therapist I/II

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• A desire to provide physical therapy to children, which often involves getting down to their level to provide therapy services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with patients and their family members, teachers, caregivers, physicians and the CCS team.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent follow-up skills.
• The ability to work independently.

1. Evaluates functional capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; establishes physical therapy treatment goals and plans of service; submits written goals and plans of service to CCS paneled physician for approval and prescription for treatment; selects physical therapy treatment techniques; constructs and/or recommends the purchase of adaptive equipment; and administers physical therapy to patients.
2. Assists with Medical Therapy Unit specialty clinic planning and organization and presents patients, case histories, and treatment updates to clinic physicians.
3. Prepares written evaluation reports, medical chart notes documenting services provided and patient response, and Patient Treatment Records for statistical and medical billing purposes.
4. Instructs patients, parents, caregivers and educational providers on proper handling techniques and use of medical equipment to reinforce therapy treatment goals.
5. Directs the therapy services provided by paraprofessional staff.
6. Makes presentations to orient community agencies and groups to CCS Medical Therapy Services.

Possession of a valid Certificate of Licensure as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California Physical Therapy Board within 30 days of hire date, OR you must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved Physical Therapy education program and provide verification that you are a Physical Therapist license applicant by the State of California (applicant status not to exceed four months).

Additional Qualifications: Independent travel will be required. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Knowledge of: concepts, scope, principles, and practices of physical therapy services; normal and abnormal growth and development of children; human anatomy and physiology, including all systems of the body with emphasis on musculoskeletal and nervous systems; pathophysiological conditions resulting from injury and disease; psychosocial reactions to illness and disease; special medical problems of high-risk infants; standard physical therapy assessment tools and tests; self-care and daily living skills needed by patients for maximum independent living; standard physical therapy documentation format and requirements; durable medical equipment, adaptive aids, and orthopedic devices used in pediatric rehabilitation treatment; professional ethics and conduct; and medical-legal aspects of physical therapy services.

Ability to: evaluate the functional capabilities of children with a variety of disabling conditions; interpret assessment results; develop treatment plans; construct splints or adaptive equipment; teach the use of orthopedic devices and adaptive equipment; explain treatment techniques, equipment, and programs to persons with varying degrees of technical understanding; establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, their families, care givers, and other medical and educational staff; work as part of interdisciplinary team; act effectively in medical emergencies; collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations; keep accurate records; and use clear and concise language in written and oral communications.

The Public Health Department (PHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the PHD Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.