The Position
OPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Supervising Pediatric Therapist position. Positions are located throughout Contra Costa County.
Under general direction, the Supervising Pediatric Therapist directs and supervises the day-to-day operations and the work of staff assigned to a Medical Therapy Unit within the California Children Services Program; supervises Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Therapist Aides, and Clerks. Acts as a liaison between the school administration and the medical therapy unit; and does related work as required.
The Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) Programs with Contra Costa County are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of families and children through innovative partnerships with families, community members, county programs, and community-based organizations.
We are looking for someone who:- Has excellent knowledge of Occupational and Physical Therapy treatment principals for pediatric clients in an outpatient rehabilitative setting
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is proficient using a computer
- Can multitask and complete assignments in a timely and organized manner
- Has strong organizational, personal and leadership skills
What you will typically be responsible for: - Supervising and managing a team of therapists and support staff in the delivery of therapy programs to pediatric clients
- Scheduling and running various physician clinics
- Facilitating new client intake appointments
- Interacting with community partners (physicians, school personnel, vendors)
- Performing staff evaluations
- Managing the day-to-day activities in a dynamic clinic setting
- Maintaining a safe, positive, and efficient working environment
- Tracking continuing education, licenses, and required training for staff
A few reasons you might love this job:- The CCS Shadelands Medical Therapy Unit has a dynamic working environment with dedicated staff who currently serve approximately 190 children with special needs
- You will interact with many experts in the field of pediatric rehabilitation: Physicians from Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in Oakland and San Francisco, Shriner’s Hospital, and Kaiser.
- Access to quarterly professional trainings presented on subjects pertaining to pediatric rehabilitation
A few challenges you might face in this job:- Requires flexibility and the ability to interact with clients face to face and/or virtually when required
- Will be guiding families through the rehabilitation process
- There is a high volume of caseloads
Competencies Required:- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Certification: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid License as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California or a valid License to practice as an Occupational Therapist, issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a physical or occupational therapist providing therapy to pediatric patients, at least one (1) year of that experience must have been in a lead capacity.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Supervising Pediatric Therapist classification.
( Weighted 100% ). TENTATIVE EXAM DATESSupplemental questions will be evaluated on a monthly basis. Responses to the supplemental questions are submitted at the time of application filing.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
