Physical Therapist I/II Extra Help

Posting number: 956-7_HHSA_PH_EH_062124

Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Public Health

Job classification: Physical Therapist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Public Health, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services, Medical

Summary

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY – PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” SECTION REGARDING 

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSE

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

 FINAL FILING DATE: ** CONTINUOUS **

 SALARY INFORMATION

Physical Therapist I:  $44.43 - $56.71 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Physical Therapist II:  $46.66 - $59.55 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Unit is seeking a physical therapist 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. 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.

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.

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.

Examples of duties

Provides physical therapy services for physically disabled children; institutes therapy as prescribed by physicians; confers with physicians or other physical therapists to determine the type of treatment required in each case; evaluates therapeutic techniques that include but are not limited to gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, commun