Physical/Occupational Therapist (Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapy)*

The Job

UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS! UP TO $2,000 IN REMOTE ASSIGNMENT LOCATION BONUS

The California Children's Services (CCS) section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking Occupational and Physical Therapists. Therapists will be responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of children. Duties include the following: engage in the provision of team-centered care, to include consulting with various professional agencies; plan and implement therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments after analysis of a child's medical history under direction of a physician; evaluate patients' progress and develop treatment changes; administer tests to determine functional ability, physical limitations, rehabilitation potential, and equipment needs; determine durable medical equipment needs and provide instruction regarding appropriate usage; plan and provide instruction on home and classroom programs and durable medical equipment to parents and teachers; and plan and direct group activities.

Assignment location for Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists exists throughout San Bernardino County. Immediate vacancies exists within Colton, Fontana and, Hesperia. The eligible list established may be used to fill current and future vacancies across multiple locations. Indicate on your application all locations you are willing to accept employment.

*Official Job Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist

For more detailed information, refer to the Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

*Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive a bonus of $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.

**Remote Assignment Location Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive $2,000 in total compensation when assigned to work in a remote location and commute is at least 40 miles from the residence to the remote assignment. Please see SEIU MOU for details.

Conditions of Employment

Full and Part-Time Positions: Both full-time and part-time opportunities exists. Part-time positions in this classification may be assigned to a schedule of less than 80 hours per two-week pay period.

Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over 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. Visa 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: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.