Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Public Health Branch. This position will assist in providing therapy treatments to children with physical disabilities as assigned by the Licensed Physical Therapist. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist with treatment documentation and carry out the physical therapy plan as set forth by the Physical Therapist and will assist in the overall general maintenance and organization of the therapy unit. The successful candidate will assist the Physical Therapist in teaching mobility skills, positioning, and functional activities to the child, parents, and caregivers, and help parents and caregivers understand the best ways to care for physically disabled children.

Candidates accepting one of these positions may qualify to apply for a loan repayment of up to $15,000 for a one-year work commitment. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/ahsp/ .

Typical Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Use tact and understanding in dealing with patients, families, and caregivers
• Cooperate with other professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure coordinated patient care and training
• Assist with the preparation of accurate, concise, treatment and care coordination notes.
• Teaches mobility skills, positioning, range of motion, functional activities, and therapeutic exercise techniques to the child, parents, and other caregivers.
• Assist the parents/caregivers in understanding how best to care for and handle physically disabled children.
• Observes and reports progress towards therapy goals as well as unusual occurrences or reactions to therapy.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline .

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited PTA program.
• Possession of a California Physical Therapy Assistant license (certified by the Physical Therapy Board of California) to practice as a physical therapist assistant in the State of California.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
• If in a driving position candidates must be able to obtain and retain a valid California driver's license.

Student Loan Forgiveness

• This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service .

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

If you are seeking an innovative, supportive, and satisfying work environment, please apply at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tulare/ .

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Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$57,657.00 - $70,268.00 Annually