Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I - Yucca Valley

The Job

The California Children's Services (CCS) section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I to supervise the day-to-day work of Therapists and plan and implement therapy programs for the physical and occupational rehabilitation of children at medical therapy units. Duties include chart utilization reviews, quality assurance, and policy and procedure development; establishing and maintaining tracking systems to meet state guidelines; supervising and evaluating staff work performance and staff productivity; conducting staff conferences; advising therapists on treatment options; associating and corroborating with the school personnel, physicians and providers; engaging in the provision of team-centered care; and planning and implementing therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments. The current vacancy exists in Yucca Valley. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies within the DPH as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I job description.

Excellent benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of employment

Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over fifty (50) pounds.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required to perform treatment services during home site visits as needed. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both of the following licensure and experience requirements:

Licensure: Applicants must meet one of the following licensure options:

• Option 1: Possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) -or-
• Option 2: Possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).

- AND - Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following experience options:

• Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or a licensed Occupational Therapist in a California Children's Services program -or-
• Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or licensed Occupational Therapist in a rehabilitation setting.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience working in a CCS program and/or with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management. Supervisory experience leading licensed Physical and/or Occupational Therapists is highly desirable (i.e., hiring, firing, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off). Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

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