Physical Therapist I

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Requirements

Evaluates and plans physical therapy treatments in accordance with medical directionAdministers or supervises the administration of physical therapy treatments including but not limited to the following areas:neuromuscular facilitation and reeducationassistive orthotic and prosthetic device fabrication fitting and trainingtemporary splinting and gait trainingbracing soft and bony tissue mobilizationmanual and mechanical tractionhydrotherapy, cryotherapy, thermal therapy and massagetranscutaneous neuromuscular and electrical stimulationInstructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanicsMonitors and facilitates patients progressDevelops or directs development of special equipmentProvides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customersExplains medical recommendations with respect to physical therapy to patients and their familiesObserves patient.

reaction, keeps records and prepares required reportsLearns to perform specialized and advanced therapy treatmentsAdministers diagnostic and prognostic testsProvides consultation and education relative to therapy treatmentCollaborates with other care providers to ensure proper patient treatment and follow-upSecures and returns clinic supplies and equipment and maintains required records and statisticsPrepares reports relative to patient treatment, discharge planning and the evaluation of treatment servicesProvides training and work direction to aides, assistants, interns and volunteersConsults with other therapists as needed Qualifications License Required: Either 1) Possession and maintenance of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California, or 2) Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy and acceptance of an application to take the State of California Physical Therapy Licensing Examination.

Continued employment under the latter requirement is dependent upon successfully passing the licensing examination that has been applied for.

Certification: Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

Applicants must submit a copy of a valid License as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California or proof of graduation from an approved school of physical therapy and acceptance of an application to take the State of California Physical Therapy Licensing Examination AND a completed supplemental questionnaire.

An application submitted without a valid License, or proof of graduation, etc. and supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and will therefore be disqualified. Additional Information 1.

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.

Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing.

Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.2.

Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated.

The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

(Weighted 100%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org .

For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County.

If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.

Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt 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.