Pediatric Physical Therapist I/II

Physical Therapist

The Health Services Agency is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist with pediatric experience serving children with complex medical conditions. They demonstrate expertise in evaluation, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and families. The candidate is organized, adaptable, and committed to providing culturally responsive, family-centered care that supports improved functional outcomes for children served through the California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP).

Under medical direction, the physical therapist plans and performs therapy for physically disabled clients ranging in age from birth to 21 years who are eligible for services through the California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program. Services are primarily provided in an outpatient clinic setting but may also be provided within the home/community to address equipment needs and caregiver training. This classification requires specialized knowledge in pediatric care, physical therapy laws and regulations, and will work independently and on an interdisciplinary team with parents and other professionals. The physical therapist is expected to exercise professional judgement, critical thinking, and requires the ability to adapt procedures and plan of care for the more complex cases based on responses to the treatment plan. This position is within a dual classification for the Physical/Occupational Therapist. This recruitment is for the Physical Therapist I/II.

Provide physical therapy evaluations and appropriate treatments

Design treatment programs for patients that include realistic, functional goals based on therapist's evaluation and appropriate precautions

Review clinical record, medical prescription and/or physician referral to develop treatment plans

Monitor patient's progress and work with an interdisciplinary team to modify treatment plans

Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare written patient progress reports

Attend clinics, case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training

Evaluate for and order adaptive and durable medical equipment and instruct patients and caregivers in its use

Provide therapy recommendations

Consult with patient's caregivers and any other agencies involved in the care of assigned patients

Participate in the IEP process and represent the Medical Therapy Program

Provide general direction to Therapy Aides, volunteers and student interns for labor relations purposes.

Knowledge of principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical or occupational therapy

Knowledge of possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and precautionary and remedial measures

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, and neuromotor development

Knowledge of pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment

Knowledge of current trends and new developments in therapy techniques

Knowledge of the growth and development of children

Skill to organize and implement therapy treatment plans

Skill to explain the techniques involved in a wide variety of therapy modalities and procedures

Skill to interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports

Skill to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, staff, and others

Skill to perform essential physical/mental requirements

Skill to prepare and maintain accurate case records and reports

Physical Therapist II: Provide direction to subordinate personnel.

Physical Therapist I: Current licensure with the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Physical Therapist I (Pattern II): Be in possession of a letter of authorization from the Physical Therapy Board of California to take the licensing examination to perform as a "physical therapist license applicant" under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist for 90 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered.

Physical Therapist I (Pattern III): Current licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

Physical Therapist I (Pattern IV): Be in possession of a Licensing Permit from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy to work under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist for 90 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered.

Physical Therapist II: Current licensure with the Physical Therapy Board of California and one (1) year of full-time experience as a fully licensed professional Physical Therapist.

Physical Therapist II (Pattern II): Current licensure with the California Board of Occupational Therapy and one (1) year of full-time experience as a fully licensed professional Occupational Therapist.