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Physical Therapist

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Physical Therapist in the Health & Human Services Department. Under general supervision, incumbent to this position provides professional physical therapy services for physically disabled children and adolescents; and to do other work as required. This is a stand-alone medical professional classification. This position reports directly to the Health Officer. This class is distinguished from the Health Officer in that the latter is a licensed physician that provides overall medical direction and guidance for Public Health. The CCS Physical Therapist performs physical therapy in a Medical Therapy Unit for the California Children's Services Program for physically disabled children and adolescents. An incumbent works directly from a physician's prescription, which frequently allows considerable latitude in methods of treatment. Therapy plans are developed individually and in conjunction with other staff and carried out by incumbents. 

Examples of knowledge skills and abilities required for successful performance: knowledge of objectives and methods of physical therapy; principles of physical therapy for treating children and adolescents, birth to age 21, with chronic neuromuscular, muscular and orthopedic disabilities; testing and evaluating developmental, muscular and neural functions. Skill in teaching clients self-care and other suitable activities; understanding and interpreting physicians' orders and adapting treatment programs to individual circumstances; communicating verbal and written ideas clearly and logically. Ability to maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or regulations of the Federal, State and County governments and ethical/legal obligations of the medical profession; exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff and the public; keep clinical case records. This is a representative summary of the major duties and abilities. Please refer to the class specification for full description of knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as examples of duties and other qualifications required for this position. 

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy or other educational course approved by the California State Physical Therapy Examining committee and one year of experience as a licensed physical therapist. 

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, some experience in providing therapy to physically handicapped children or in a pediatrics program. 

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. May be required to respond to emergency situations during weekends, holidays and other off-shift hours. 

Working Conditions: Generally a typical office, school or clinic environment. Potential exposure to contagious or infectious diseases or hazardous substances and chemicals. 

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice physical therapy as required by Section 2650 of the California Business and Professions Code. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Hiring Range:$5,754-$6,330/month

Final Filing Deadline: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 @ 5:00 P.M.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are REQUIRED to submit a Yuba County Application (rev 08/14). For a detailed job announcement, application, and further instructions visit www.co.yuba.ca.us or contact Yuba County Human Resources, 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA, 95901. Phone: 530-749-7860. Fax: 530-749-7864.

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