Therapist (Senior) Extra-Help

Therapist (Senior)

The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.

The Therapist (Senior) provides lead supervision to Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist staff and administers physical or occupational therapy treatments; provides direct physical and/or occupational therapy services to patients on the basis of physician's prescription; consults with school personnel, parents, physicians and representatives of other agencies. This position will oversee day to day operations and staff in CCS/MTU programs. The Therapist (Senior) will directly supervise the following program staff: Physical Therapists (1 FT, 1 EH), Occupational Therapists (1 FT, 1 EH), Medical Records Technician (1), and Account Clerks (2), will respond to State requests for information, complete program reports, assist with budget preparation and contracts, assist with program referrals/care coordination, ensure quality of care and adherence to MTU statewide program updates/guidance/policies. The position will also coordinate medical/DME clinics; serve as liaison/consultant to parents/vendors/school personnel/community agencies/public; and provide direct therapy evaluation/treatment/consultation to a small caseload.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill Extra Help positions. Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year. Note: All CalPERS retirees applying for Extra Help positions must meet CalPERS post-retirement employment requirements. Work must be performed for a limited duration and retiree annuitant may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

Education and Experience: Two years of full-time experience or its equivalent as a Physical Therapist. Education/Training: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Physical Therapist issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

Other requirements include: Independent travel will be required. Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills. Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Selection process will include an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement must be submitted by the date indicated above. A valid license as a Registered Physical Therapist issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance is required for this position. Candidates who fail to provide proof of licensure by the application review deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.