Physical Therapist

County of Tulare • Tulare, CA

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About The Position

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is recruiting a Physical Therapist for its Public Health Services branch. The position provides therapy services to children with disabilities in a school-based setting through California Children’s Medical Therapy Program, a program within California Children’s Services that provides physical and occupational therapy and medical therapy conference services for children with conditions generally related to neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. The recruitment establishes an employment list for immediate and future vacancies in the county’s Human Services and Public Health branches.

The Physical Therapist develops treatment plans and provides physician-prescribed therapy, works with families and other care providers, and maintains timely documentation in accordance with CCS Medical Therapy Program guidelines. Candidates accepting a position may qualify to apply for up to $25,000 in loan repayment for a 24-month work commitment. This is also a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved course in Physical Therapy.
• A license to practice as a physical therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans with functional goals and measurable objectives based on evaluations and clinical observations, incorporating family-centered care.
• Provide therapy treatment as prescribed by the child’s physician.
• Confer with the physician or senior therapist to determine the types of treatment required in each case.
• Consult with providers involved in the child’s care, including school personnel, equipment and orthotic providers, and social service workers.
• Teach parents, caregivers, and/or children exercises, activities, and techniques to improve strength, range of motion, balance, equilibrium, stability, and functional mobility skills.
• Educate parents and other caregivers about home programs appropriate to the child’s needs.
• Identify needs and recommend appropriate rehabilitation equipment and orthotics; ensure proper function and fit.
• Adapt games, arts, and crafts as therapeutic treatment.
• Assist parents in understanding and handling children with chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
• Participate in medical therapy conferences, staff meetings, in-services, and parent meetings.
• Maintain relevant and timely documentation of treatments and services in accordance with CCS Medical Therapy Program guidelines.

Benefits

• Candidates accepting a position may qualify to apply for loan repayment of up to $25,000 for a 24-month work commitment.
• Qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time