Supervising Therapist

Job Description

Examples of Duties

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

• Manages within mandated State CCS guidelines, the physical and occupational therapy programs.
  
• Coordinates and collaborates activities with State CCS and other public and private agencies.
  
• Assists with the program budget; reimbursement and revenue generating issues and processes.
  
• Supervise and evaluate work of occupational/physical therapists, therapy aides and typist clerks.
  
• Plan, develop and update program policies and procedures for the medical therapy unit.
  
• Assists in the development of objectives and goals; implements the quality assurance program.
  
• Acts as a clinical consultant to medical and personal health services staff.
  
• Conducts in-service training for departmental and outside agency staff.
  
• Schedules and coordinates monthly medical therapy clinics and vendor services.
  
• Administers diagnostic and prognostic examination of muscle, nerve joint and functional ability.
  
• Administers active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises.
  
• Carries out physician instructions and administers various types of therapy.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
One (1) year of experience as an occupational or physical therapist in a clinical setting treating children
with cerebral palsy and/or other physically disabling conditions.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid license from the State of California to practice as an Occupational or Physical
Therapist.

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

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

Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
  
• Maintain clinical notes and medical records; reviews all medical records in the program for compliance.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone; concentrate in noisy conditions.
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
  
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
  
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
  
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County/State regulations.
  
• Represent the County with the State, community and other agencies; make presentations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Lift and carry various items up to 25 lbs., Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of effective management, supervision and training.
  
  
• Principles, methods, and basic theory of physical rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities.
  
  
• Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural and other structures, and the pathologies and injuries which result in physical handicaps.
  
  
• Equipment and methods used to evaluate and mitigate physical handicaps.
  
  
• Basic understanding of normal growth and development and abnormalities influencing development.
  
  
• Principles and functions of psychology and abnormal psychology, teaching, public health nursing, and physical/occupational therapy in the treatment and rehabilitation of cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
  
  
• Quality assurance standards.
  
  
• State California Children Services statutes, regulations, and guidelines.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and develop a therapy program for children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities requiring occupational therapy and physical therapy.
  
• Resolve staff complaints and grievances.
  
• Understand and follow physician's prescriptions and other technical instructions.
  
• Instruct and gain the confidence and cooperation of patients in the program.
  
• Explain the procedures used to children, parents and others as may be required.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, physicians, school personnel and the general public.
  
• Anticipate needs and prepare budgetary estimates.
  
• Maintain and prepare technical records and reports.

Why Merced County? A message from the CEO:

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE

May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
• Level A & B $85,000
• Level C $55,000
• Level D & E $35,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous