Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Part-Time

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Join the team as a Pediatric Physical Therapist and continue growing your career! Starting salary up to $62.57/hour and a competitive total compensation package!

The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) Pediatric Physical Therapist position at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.

About the Position

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled, professional physical therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with physical impairments that require a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. These plans address functional limitations in those who qualify for services under the Medical Therapy Program. During a typical workday, the Pediatric Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services, including gross motor and mobility training, range of motion and strength training, durable medical equipment and bracing/orthosis evaluation and training, caregiver and client education, and analysis of clients' physical function. Additional duties include:

• Performing standardized and non-standardized evaluations to assess clients' existing physical abilities
• Conducting standard documentation practices, including case notes, billing for Physical Therapy services, and crafting evaluation and progress reports
• Offering consultation and participating in medical case management with other medical providers and community services involved in the care of the shared client
• Participating in conferences, study groups, and parent and community meetings to effectively manage the assigned caseload
• Staying updated on current trends and developments in physical therapy and other health disciplines related to children with physical disabilities

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will possess clinical experience working in an outpatient or acute care setting with children who have complex physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

• The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment that values collaborative problem-solving and treatment planning with other medical professionals
• The ability to work with families, caregivers, and clients when working with complex medical diagnoses
• Flexibility to work in a variety of locations throughout Sonoma County
• Experience working with electronic health records and associated workflows
• An approach to challenging situations with clients that emphasizes patience, compassion, and resiliency
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar word processing applications

This position collaborates closely with occupational and physical therapists, Supervising Pediatric Therapists, the Medical Therapy Program Manager, Senior Office Assistants, and Community Health Worker Specialists to ensure well-coordinated client services. The team operates out of licensed outpatient rehabilitation centers and occasionally conducts home visits or school visits to assess clients' functional levels.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,175 ($2,350 for full-time positions) and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineer and Scientists of California Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a Pediatric Physical Therapist position at either the I or II levels. This Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Part-Time employment list may also be used to fill future part-time or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this position is Physical Therapist II - Children's Therapy Program.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a school of physical therapy or other educational course approved by the California State Physical Therapy Examining committee.

Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the required knowledges and abilities. Normally, two years of experience as a licensed physical therapist would provide such opportunity. Experience in providing therapy to physically handicapped children or in a pediatrics program is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid license to practice physical therapy as required by Section 2650 of the California Business and Professions Code or eligibility to obtain the license by time of employment. Possession of a valid California driver's license is also required.

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised in this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions and dysfunctions, and kinesiology.

Working knowledge of modern theory, principles and methods of physical therapy, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.

Working knowledge of the proper use and operation of modern physical therapy equipment and appliances.

Working knowledge of pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment.

Working knowledge of growth and development of normal and handicapped children.

Working knowledge of psychology and abnormal psychology.

Some knowledge of principles of training and supervision.

Ability to understand interpret physicians' orders and to adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances.

Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff and the public.

Ability to keep clinical case records.

Ability to prepare and resent oral and written reports.

Ability to comply with common public health safety practices and procedures.

Ability to cope with working with handicapped children and their families and to move children utilizing appropriate transfer techniques.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (scored as pass/not pass). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates