Supervising Pediatric Therapist

Full Job Description

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Supervising Pediatric Therapist position.

The department currently has one (1) vacancy in the California Children’s Services (CCS) unit within the Public Health Division of the Health Services Department.

The position will be located at the West County Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) in San Pablo, CA.

Under general direction, the Supervising Pediatric Therapist directs and supervises the day-to-day operations and the work of staff assigned to a Medical Therapy Unit within the California Children Services Program; supervises Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Therapist Aides, and Clerks.

Acts as a liaison between the school administration and the medical therapy unit; and does related work as required.

The CCS Medical Therapy Program provides medically necessary physical, occupational, and medical therapy conference services to children who are medically eligible for the program.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent knowledge of Occupational and Physical Therapy treatment principals 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:

A few reasons you might love this job:

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• 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:

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Certification: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment 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 its 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.

Additional Information

The Virtual Oral Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of January 26, 2025.

The Virtual Oral Assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

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 GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After 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 WORKER

All 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 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.