Job Opportunity

Physical Therapist – Public Health
Yuba County

Date Posted:

May 10, 2016

Salary:

$5,754-$6,330/month

Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Physical Therapist in the Health & Human Services Department. This position provides professional physical therapy services for physically disabled children and adolescents. This position reports directly to the Health Officer.
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.

Qualifications:

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
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.

How to Apply:

For Consideration Please Contact:
Craig W. Southerland
Principal, Director of Training

The Medicus Firm | 214.382.9239 office | 972.759.0336 fax
3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1300 | Dallas, TX 75234
http://www.themedicusfirm.com

Filing Deadline:

This position is open until filled with a first review date of May 31, 2016

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