Senior Physical Therapist- Pediatrics Rehabilitation

The current vacancy is at Ventura County’s outpatient clinic, Eastman Therapy Services—a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving pediatric patients in our community. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families, and our team of healthcare professionals strives to make a positive impact every day.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with infants, children, and adolescents, and possess strong clinical skills in pediatric care. Previous NICU experience is a plus but not mandatory for the position.
Under direction, the Physical Therapist evaluates referred patients, plans and administers individualized treatment programs for habilitation and rehabilitation, and coordinates necessary resources. The role also involves supervising the clinical work of staff physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and students, as needed. Eastman Therapy Services/ Health Care Agency
Senior Physical Therapist is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. Provides services from newborn to 21 with variety of disorders and conditions that may include but not limited to developmental delays, premature infants, neurological conditions, movement disorders, musculoskeletal disorder and injuries, gait abnormalities, orthopedic conditions, torticollis.
Coordinates physical therapy programs with patient/caregiver, other team members, and involved in the care of assigned patients.
Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Documents patient progress, treatment plans and outcomes appropriately and in a timely manner.
Provides in-service training.
Supervises the clinical skills of staff therapists.
Participates in the maintenance of departmental equipment and ordering of supplies.
Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning.
Supervises assistants, aides, students, volunteers, and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor.
Participates in improving organizational performance.
Under supervision, develops and implements department programs.
May be asked to participate in specialty clinics such as High Risk infant follow-up clinic.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
~ A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of physical therapy, or proof of equivalency

Two (2) years of physical therapy experience;

Successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one year of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Possession and maintenance of a current valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California; or must be eligible to apply for and obtain a valid California Physical Therapist License.
Live scan fingerprinting clearance may be required prior to appointment.
Previous experience working in NICU

administer various types of physical therapy treatment utilizing manual therapy techniques, exercise, and equipment; care and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and principles; practices and techniques used in physical therapy among infant and pediatric patients.
Working ability to: establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and co-workers; The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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