Physical Therapist

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Performs the most complex physical therapy evaluations and interprets findings; plans, implements, and coordinates all types of physical therapeutic treatment programs for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly. Assists with departmental orientation of staff; serves as a resource for other therapists; consults with supervisory staff and may provide input into employee and intern performance evaluations; may act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for physical therapists and other professional and para-professional staff. Conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel; conducts education programs in the community. Assists to ensure quality care and staff and/or patient safety. Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports. Prepares and presents, within established guidelines, clinical projects as assigned; assists with departmental projects and program development; may coordinate research projects. May serve as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for university physical therapy programs.

Requirements

Current physical therapy theory, principles, methods, and equipment
Anatomy and physiology
Principles of psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions
Principles of clinical supervision
Medical terminology
Basic medical record keeping
Basic computer operations, including pertinent software
Organize and implement physical therapy treatment programs
Teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas
Conduct individual and group treatment programs
Interpret and adapt physician’s orders and/or written reports
Gather, analyze, interpret and report statistical data
Prepare complex written reports
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, parents, caregivers, staff and others
Teach advanced therapeutic techniques and modalities to others
Direct the work of others, including physical therapy services provided by para-professional staff
Interpret and implement regulatory standards
Utilize computers and office automation equipment
Complete accurate medical records and/or charts
Mobility - operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for long periods; occasional sitting; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; frequent bending/squatting
Lifting - occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds; restraining, lifting/turning, transferring people
Vision - frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading
Dexterity - frequent holding and occasional repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping and writing; occasional manual operation of equipment and hand tools
Hearing/Talking - constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds
Special Requirements - may require occasional overtime, and weekend or evening work
Emotional/Psychological - occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death, occasional exposure to depression and psychiatric disorders in patients; constant public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required
Environmental - occasional exposure to noise; may be exposed to varied indoor temperatures, occasional exposure to cleaning agents

Responsibilities

Performs the most complex physical therapy evaluations and interprets findings
Plans, implements, and coordinates all types of physical therapeutic treatment programs for patients
Establishes appropriate treatment goals
Uses equipment properly
Assists with departmental orientation of staff
Serves as a resource for other therapists
Consults with supervisory staff and may provide input into employee and intern performance evaluations
May act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for physical therapists and other professional and para-professional staff
Conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel
Conducts education programs in the community
Assists to ensure quality care and staff and/or patient safety
Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports
Prepares and presents, within established guidelines, clinical projects as assigned
Assists with departmental projects and program development
May coordinate research projects
May serve as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for university physical therapy programs

Benefits

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021
Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.