This posting is for the Ventura County Health Care Agency; vacancy location is Simi Valley and may travel throughout Ventura County.
POSITION INFORMATION
The Public Health Department is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to work with clients of the Pediatric Rehabilitation unit. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assists in the provision of physical therapy services and performs related tasks as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This classification differs from Physical Therapy Aide in that it requires licensing and performs more complex duties under supervision of a registered physical therapist
Agency/Department: Health Care Agency/ Public Health - California Children's Services
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Fixed-Term) vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within Public Health.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: March 09, 2023
CLOSING DATE: March 23,2023
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Provides physical therapy services in accordance with the California State Practice Act;
Provides education for patient, family, caregivers, hospital, and school staff;
Utilizes modalities in accordance with the treatment plan;
Communicates with other health and educational personnel in matters relating to patient progress, where modification to the treatment plan is not required;
Maintains appropriate records and documentation of treatment;
Assists therapist in monitoring areas of ROM changes, gait, functional mobility, muscle testing, and other areas of appropriate assessment;
May act as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant interns; and
Performs other related duties as assigned;
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human
Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a
paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer' may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE- qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
WRITTEN EXAM -100%: Ajob-related written examination will be administered to test candidates' knowledge of office practices/computer usage, English usage, interpersonal relations, and medical knowledge and terminology. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida at
Vivian.Merida@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5251.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING,and EXPERIENCE
Must have successfully passed the Physical Therapy Board examination for physical therapy assistants or must have successfully completed a program for Physical Therapy Assistants listed by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Special Necessary Requirement(s)
Must possess a valid license as a Physical Therapy Assistant issued by the State of California; OR be eligible to apply for and obtain the California Physical Therapy Assistant License within the probationary period. Once obtained, a current valid Physical Therapy Assistant License is a condition to continued employment.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire.
Once obtained, it is a condition of continued employment.
Live scan fingerprinting is required for this position.
Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
Desired
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of: principles and methods of physical therapy; neuromuscular functions
and malfunctions, kinesiology and the modalities and objectives of physical therapy treatment
for adults and children with physical disabilities.
Ability to: work with children; work with individuals from various diverse cultural, social, professional and economic backgrounds; administer various types of physical therapy services; establish effective relations with patients, staff and other departments; and work with multidisciplinary teams.
