Supervising Pediatric Therapist

Open Until Filled The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking a qualified individual for the Supervising Pediatric Therapist position in the California Children’s Services (CCS) program within the Public Health Division. One vacancy is available at the West County Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) in San Pablo, CA. Why Join Contra Costa Health? The CCS Medical Therapy Program provides medically necessary physical, occupational, and medical therapy services to children who are medically eligible. We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has excellent knowledge of Occupational and Physical Therapy treatment principles for pediatric clients in an outpatient rehabilitative setting Has excellent written and verbal communication skills Is proficient using a computer Can multitask and complete assignments in a timely and organized manner Has strong organizational, personal and leadership skills What You Will Typically Be Responsible For: Supervising and managing a team of therapists and support staff in delivering therapy programs to pediatric clients Scheduling and running various physician clinics Facilitating new client intake appointments Interacting with community partners (physicians, school personnel, vendors) Performing staff evaluations Managing the day‑to‑day activities in a dynamic clinic setting Maintaining a safe, positive, and efficient working environment Tracking continuing education, licenses, and required training for staff A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job: The CCS West County Medical Therapy Unit has a dynamic working environment with dedicated staff serving approximately 190 children with special needs You will interact with many experts in the field of pediatric rehabilitation, including physicians from Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in Oakland and San Francisco, Shriner’s Hospital, and Kaiser Access to quarterly professional trainings presented on subjects pertaining to pediatric rehabilitation A Few Challenges You Might Face: Requires flexibility and the ability to interact with clients face to face and/or virtually when required Will be guiding families through the rehabilitation process There is a high volume of caseloads Competencies Required: Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Attention to Detail: Focusing on details of work content, work steps, and final work products Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal License Required Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state licenses will be accepted during the application process. Certification Candidates must possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California or a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Experience Three (3) years of full‑time or equivalent experience as a physical or occupational therapist providing therapy to pediatric patients; at least one (1) year of that experience must have been in a lead capacity. Other Requirements Prior to employment, a background investigation/fingerprint exam will be conducted on all candidates. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. View Complete Job Description #J-18808-Ljbffr Contra-Costa-County