Merced County Human Resources

2222 M Street, Third Floor
Merced, CA 95340
209-385-7682
www.co.merced.ca.us
hresources@co.merced.ca.us

Job Title: Occupational - Physical Therapist/Extra Help Occupational - Physical Therapist

Close Date: 2012-06-29

Job Category: Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Chiropractic)

Location: Merced County (Merced, Atwater, Los Banos)

City / Cities: Merced

Position Type: Full Time      Salary: $5,305.73 to $7,120.53

Job Description:
This position is currently subject to a 5% salary reduction with additional time off.

10% recruitment and retention differential will be added to base salary.

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and extra help vacancies as they occur. Extra help are not entitled to county benefits.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:


Interviews patients and evaluates their physical condition.

Provides a full range of occupational or physical therapy for neuromuscularly, orthopedically and physically disabled children that may require highly specialized skills and knowledge.

Reviews clinical records, medical prescriptions and physician referrals to develop treatment plans.
Observes patient reactions and notes changes; adopts and applies treatment procedures.

Instructs aides, assistants, family members and patients in the proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices; devises or adapts equipment as required.

May consult with school staff, medical personnel and vendors for coordination of services.

May be assigned to any California Children Services site in the County.

May provide Targeted Case Management services and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

Job Requirements:
Level I:
Education:

Graduation from an approved college or university educational program for Occupational or Physical Therapy which meets the requirements for licensure as an Occupational or Physical Therapist in the State of California.

OR
*Written acknowledgment from the State of California Occupational or Physical Therapy Examining Committee allowing the practice of Occupational or PhysicalTherapy under direct supervision of a California Licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist.

OR
Possession of a valid license as an Occupational or Physical Therapist issued by the State of California.

*Note: Failure to become licensed in California as an Occupational or Physical Therapist within one year of appointment will result in termination of employment.

Level II:
Experience:

One (1) full year of experience as a Professional Occupational or Physical Therapist.

License:

Possession of a valid license as an Occupational or Physical Therapist issued by the State of California.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B

How to Apply:
Please visit us at http://www.co.merced.ca.us and complete an online job application. A resume will not substitute for a Merced County Application. Failure to submit a completed application or other required documents by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will eliminate you from the recruitment process. Please visit us at www.co.merced.ca.us and complete the online job application. This application can be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can also obtain and submit an application at:

Merced County
Human Resources
2222 "M" Street, 3rd Floor
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 385-7682
Fax: (209) 385-7375

Merced County is a drug free/Equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women and disabled encouraged to apply. California Relay Services are available to assist the hearing impaired in obtaining job information at 1-800-735-2929.

It is important the application show all relevant education and experience. A resume may be attached, but will not substitute for a Merced County Application. FAXED, E-MAILED, OR PRINT SCREENS OF AN APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Failure to submit a completed application or other required documents will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

Job ID: 19637