Physical or Occupational Therapist I/II - CCS - Full-time/Part-time

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently recruiting for one full-time Occupational Therapist I / II and one part-time Physical Therapist I / II to join the California Children's Services team!

Physical or Occupational Therapist I is part of a career series for Physical or Occupational Therapist I and II and Senior Physical or Occupational Therapist.

Classes in this series, under medical direction, organize, conduct and supervise physical or occupational therapy treatments and programs in a hospital, home or clinic setting, May assist in the supervision and coordination of a staff of physical and occupational therapists at one or more California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Units (MTU);

and do other related work as required.

Work Location May be assigned to any of the County's MTU locations Oceano, SLO, Atascadero, Paso Robles. Must be able to work at any MTU location as a temporary or permanent work location.

Classification Characteristics :

This classification is used to employ persons who provide physical or occupational therapy treatment for patients in a hospital, home or clinic or in a program for physically handicapped children.

Assignments will vary based upon the option used in recruiting and hiring and the patient group involved.

Persons employed under the Physical Therapy option will, in addition to the Typical Tasks, be involved in directing and assisting patients in various exercises and activities for muscle re education, gait, transfer and prosthetic training, and instructing patients and care providers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic devices.

• Persons employed under the Occupational Therapy option will, in addition to the Typical Tasks, teach appropriate functional activities with particular emphasis on activities of daily living;
• improve fine motor skills including reach, grasp and release; provide and instruct in the use of upper extremity splints, braces, positioning devices and prostheses;

provide training for perceptual motor and oral motor dysfunction and desk skills.

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Physical or Occupational Therapist II - Click to see the full job description

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

The specialized requirements indicated below will be specifically set forth at the time of the recruitment dependent upon the needs of the department and the program vacancy.

Physical / Occupational Therapist I : Either A : Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Physical Therapist;

Or B : (Beginning 1 / 1 / 03) a valid California license as an Occupational Therapist. In addition, for Occupational Therapists, a valid registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Physical / Occupational Therapist II : Either A : Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Physical Therapist;

Or B : (Beginning 1 / 1 / 03) a valid California license as an Occupational Therapist. In addition, For Occupational Therapists, a valid registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

AND : Three years of post licensure therapy experience (a Master's Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Specific program vacancy experience requirements may require candidates to demonstrate that at least one of the required three years of experience has been in the following program specialty areas :

Hospital : Acute care physical therapy.

Home Health : Geriatric, orthopedics or neurology.

Physically Handicapped Children : Orthopedics, pediatrics or neurology.

Note : Any of the above required licenses or registrations are required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process.

Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.

Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.

Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.

For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.