What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Pediatric Therapist position at County of Marin?
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a special program within California Children's Services (CCS) that provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and medical therapy conference (MTC) services for children who have disabling conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. The Supervising Pediatric Therapist requires education and licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist. The MTP serves approximately 160 clients from birth to 21 years of age with a seasoned staff of 5.25 that include OTs, PTs, and a Therapy Aide. The Supervising Pediatric Therapist has overall responsibility for supervision of staff and the planning, coordination, and daily operation of the Medical Therapy Unit, located at Marindale School in San Rafael. In addition, the Supervising Pediatric Therapist participates in statewide workgroups to establish best practices, collaborates with school administrators, and provides direct patient treatments as needed.Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The Supervising Pediatric Therapist requires education and licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist. Our ideal candidate is a licensed therapist who has expertise as a pediatric physical or occupational therapist with specific experience working with identified eligible CCS conditions. The ideal candidate has knowledge of infant and child development and current evidence-based pediatric physical or occupational therapy treatment modalities which allow each child in our special population the ability to reach their highest potential and quality of life.
Our ideal candidate has at least one year of experience as a lead or supervisor, motivating staff, particularly in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is a team leader and a team player, has excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. The candidate should be culturally sensitive, able to manage change, and demonstrate good communication and critical thinking skills. The successful individual must be able to establish effective collaborative relationships, prepare reports, including statistical reports to provide quality assurance/improvement direction for the staff and program.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to three years of experience as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. One year providing services to children with physical disabilities is highly desirable. One year of supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable.
Certificates and Licenses
Possession of a valid Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of California.
For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: Supervising Pediatric Therapist class specification. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:
Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a special program within California Children's Services (CCS) that provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and medical therapy conference (MTC) services for children who have disabling conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. The Supervising Pediatric Therapist requires education and licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist. The MTP serves approximately 160 clients from birth to 21 years of age with a seasoned staff of 5.25 that include OTs, PTs, and a Therapy Aide. The Supervising Pediatric Therapist has overall responsibility for supervision of staff and the planning, coordination, and daily operation of the Medical Therapy Unit, located at Marindale School in San Rafael. In addition, the Supervising Pediatric Therapist participates in statewide workgroups to establish best practices, collaborates with school administrators, and provides direct patient treatments as needed.Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The Supervising Pediatric Therapist requires education and licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist. Our ideal candidate is a licensed therapist who has expertise as a pediatric physical or occupational therapist with specific experience working with identified eligible CCS conditions. The ideal candidate has knowledge of infant and child development and current evidence-based pediatric physical or occupational therapy treatment modalities which allow each child in our special population the ability to reach their highest potential and quality of life.
Our ideal candidate has at least one year of experience as a lead or supervisor, motivating staff, particularly in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is a team leader and a team player, has excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. The candidate should be culturally sensitive, able to manage change, and demonstrate good communication and critical thinking skills. The successful individual must be able to establish effective collaborative relationships, prepare reports, including statistical reports to provide quality assurance/improvement direction for the staff and program.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to three years of experience as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. One year providing services to children with physical disabilities is highly desirable. One year of supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable.
Certificates and Licenses
Possession of a valid Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license issued by the State of California.
For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: Supervising Pediatric Therapist class specification. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:
Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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.
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