Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist I/II - Extra Help

 

The California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Unit is seeking an extra help physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to join our team of Physical and Occupational Therapists at our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility. Under general direction, the Physical Therapist position is to provide assessment, case management and physical therapy services to physically disabled children, and to do related work as required. The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant position is to provide physical therapy services to physically disabled children under the direction of the licensed physical therapist. Positions are assigned to the California Children Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Unit under the Specialty Health Services Division of the Public Health Branch of the HHSA. 

 

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant: Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, and upon physician referral, employees in this class provide a high level of physical therapy procedures, treatment, and related work to children with physically handicapping conditions in compliance with California Children Services Program regulations; and perform related work as required.

Physical Therapist I/II: Under general direction, this position is to provide assessment, case management and physical therapy services to physically disabled children, and to do related work as required. Positions are assigned to the California children Services Program’s Medical Therapy Unity under the Children’s Health Services Branch of the Public Health Department.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant: Positions in this class are distinguished from the class of Physical Therapist in that the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant works under the technical supervision of a Physical Therapist, and under the administrative supervision of a supervising therapist (either an Occupational Therapist, or a Physical Therapist).

 

Physical Therapist I: The Physical Therapist I classification represents entry-level positions in the Physical Therapist I/II class series. Incumbents may be considered for promotion to Physical Therapist II after one year of pediatric experience.

 

Physical Therapist II: The Physical Therapist II classification represents journey-level positions in the Physical Therapist I/II class series. 

Performs delegated treatment procedures such as therapeutic exercise to maintain and restore strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion, gait training, and functional training for transferring and wheelchair activities; and treatment procedures involving the use of therapeutic equipment and assistive or supportive devices. Encourages and motivates patients to participate in treatment program by discussing with them/caregiver their treatment goals and objectives. Demonstrates, trains, and directs patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and other special equipment. Observes reactions and responses of patients to physical treatment therapy treatment and reports observations to registered Physical Therapist. Observes and assists with tests under the guidance of a registered Physical Therapist, to determine patient's functional level in performing activities of daily living. Writes progress notes in patient's physical therapy records noting reactions and responses to the therapy treatment. Maintains accurate records of therapy treatments performed. Instructs members of other health disciplines in standard methods of performing such tasks as transfers, ambulation, and positioning of patients. Reports and reviews observations and discusses patient's progress and treatment with members of other health disciplines.

 

 

Knowledge of: Principles and methods of Physical Therapy; Skill in administering physical therapy exercises; Neuromuscular function and dysfunction; Kinesiology, Neurology, and treatment modalities; Operation of therapeutic machines; use, and care of orthopedic appliances and special equipment; Physical and psychological problems of physically handicapped children and their families; Record keeping practices and procedures.

 

Ability to: Function according to the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the profession; Attend scheduled appointments and meet obligations; Handle multiple work demands and variable schedules and caseloads in a reasonable amount of time; Adjust and modify priorities and own behavior to the situation and work effectively with a variety of people; Actively participate in quality improvement activities; Accurately assess own strengths and weaknesses and assists in developing action plan to improve self; Proactively seeks out new knowledge and actively pursues learning using a variety of methods and update clinical skills and competence; Actively contributes information in meetings, conferences, and informal interactions, and participates in faculty committees and programs as directed; Accept change as beneficial to the organization, department and patients.

These employment standards are typically attained with current California Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

 

Knowledge of:  Evaluation and treatment directed toward increasing range of motion, increasing strength, assessing tone, therapeutic exercise, facilitating gross motor development, gait assessment and training, transfer training, wheelchair mobility; setting functional goals, skeletal anatomy, kinesiology, and pathophysiology related to physical therapy and the objectives of physical therapy treatment.

Ability to: Explain and interpret assessment criteria/results, goals/objectives and treatments to clients and parents; choose the appropriate therapeutic technique; use tact and understanding in dealing with patients and families; interact with other professional staff involved with the client; prepare accurate and concise case records; understand and complete oral and written directions; organize and track case management of the clients; teach the client, caregivers, families and appropriate school personnel to ensure effective follow through.

These standards are typically attained with graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and the desire to work with the pediatric population.  

 

These standards are typically attained with one year of experience equivalent to a Physical Therapist I, including pediatric experience. 

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled.  A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.