Riverside University Health System
Senior Physical Therapist - CCS (Indio / Palm Springs)
Riverside University Health System, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Salary:
$102,484.20 - $147,064.83 Annually
Location:
Throughout Riverside County
Job Type:
Regular
Department:
Public Health
Division:
CCS Therapy
Job Number:
25-73466-01JH
Opening Date:
03/04/2025
Closing Date:
03/12/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
About the Position Senior Physical Therapist. Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist. California Children’s Services (CCS) experience preferred.
Under general supervision, evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatment plans for physically handicapped children. Acts as lead worker for physical therapists assigned to a medical therapy unit and performs related duties as required.
The Senior Therapist is the lead level in the Therapist series for the California Children’s Services Program. Incumbents case‑manage 70% of a full‑time therapist’s caseload and serve in a lead capacity as an additional resource to staff therapists. The Senior Therapist also supports the Unit Supervisor duties as needed.
Essential Duties
Plan, administer and guide therapy treatments for cases of physically handicapped children.
Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, conferring with the physician, patient and family to set functional goals.
Provide patient and family education / home program activities to assist in activities of daily living skills designed to promote improved mental and physical health.
Initiate and maintain records of patients’ status and progress.
Provide clinical instruction to physical therapy students.
Assist in the guidance and mentoring of a staff of physical therapists assigned to a Medical Therapy Unit in a public school; as requested or assigned, give technical advice to staff therapists.
Provide training to the Medical Therapy Unit staff as needed to ensure implementation of best practices in the Medical Therapy Unit and share these best practices with other staff.
Participate in program development workgroups or projects as assigned.
Complete 10% client case reviews for the Medical Therapy Unit’s monthly quality‑assurance and quality‑improvement activities in providing client care.
Assist in the operation of Pediatric and Orthopedic Conferences; assist in the training and evaluation of professional students; act as a liaison between the Medical Therapy Unit, school personnel, and other community agencies in the absence of the supervising therapist.
Assist the Medical Therapy Unit Supervisor in reviewing physical therapy evaluations and Durable Medical Equipment requests.
May represent the Medical Therapy Program in Special Care Clinics for enhanced care coordination for the Medical Therapy Program clients.
Minimum Qualifications License / Certificate:
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Experience:
Two years as a licensed Physical Therapist. For assignments in a California Children’s Services setting, one year of the required experience must have been in pediatrics.
Knowledge of:
Therapeutic techniques, activities and equipment used in physical therapy work with particular emphasis on the physical and psychological problems of children with cerebral palsy; growth and development of children; skeletal anatomy; kinesiology, neurology, and the objectives of physical therapy treatment.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and conduct a physical therapy program; apply physical therapy techniques in observing testing and evaluating patients; explain physical therapy treatments to physically handicapped children; deal effectively with handicapped children and their parents; prepare reports and keep records of case histories; assist in coordinating and directing a medical therapy unit instruction program; participate in program development activities, staff training and mentorship; engage in quality assurance and quality improvement program development projects.
Other Requirements California Driver’s License:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Employees may be required to use their own vehicle for field travel.
Contact for Recruitment For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty: jholfort@rivco.org / 951‑955‑5558.
Veteran’s Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. Qualified veterans must upload a copy of their DD‑214 indicating dates of service.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information or other non‑job‑related factors.
Pre‑Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements including a criminal background investigation and a physical examination.
Probationary Period All County employees, except at‑will employees, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable County resolutions.
General Information The County of Riverside and current employees may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies. Job postings may close without notice. Submit your complete application by the closing date; no late applications are accepted.
Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available to eligible employees.
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$102,484.20 - $147,064.83 Annually
Location:
Throughout Riverside County
Job Type:
Regular
Department:
Public Health
Division:
CCS Therapy
Job Number:
25-73466-01JH
Opening Date:
03/04/2025
Closing Date:
03/12/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
About the Position Senior Physical Therapist. Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist. California Children’s Services (CCS) experience preferred.
Under general supervision, evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatment plans for physically handicapped children. Acts as lead worker for physical therapists assigned to a medical therapy unit and performs related duties as required.
The Senior Therapist is the lead level in the Therapist series for the California Children’s Services Program. Incumbents case‑manage 70% of a full‑time therapist’s caseload and serve in a lead capacity as an additional resource to staff therapists. The Senior Therapist also supports the Unit Supervisor duties as needed.
Essential Duties
Plan, administer and guide therapy treatments for cases of physically handicapped children.
Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, conferring with the physician, patient and family to set functional goals.
Provide patient and family education / home program activities to assist in activities of daily living skills designed to promote improved mental and physical health.
Initiate and maintain records of patients’ status and progress.
Provide clinical instruction to physical therapy students.
Assist in the guidance and mentoring of a staff of physical therapists assigned to a Medical Therapy Unit in a public school; as requested or assigned, give technical advice to staff therapists.
Provide training to the Medical Therapy Unit staff as needed to ensure implementation of best practices in the Medical Therapy Unit and share these best practices with other staff.
Participate in program development workgroups or projects as assigned.
Complete 10% client case reviews for the Medical Therapy Unit’s monthly quality‑assurance and quality‑improvement activities in providing client care.
Assist in the operation of Pediatric and Orthopedic Conferences; assist in the training and evaluation of professional students; act as a liaison between the Medical Therapy Unit, school personnel, and other community agencies in the absence of the supervising therapist.
Assist the Medical Therapy Unit Supervisor in reviewing physical therapy evaluations and Durable Medical Equipment requests.
May represent the Medical Therapy Program in Special Care Clinics for enhanced care coordination for the Medical Therapy Program clients.
Minimum Qualifications License / Certificate:
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist with the California Board of Physical Therapy.
Experience:
Two years as a licensed Physical Therapist. For assignments in a California Children’s Services setting, one year of the required experience must have been in pediatrics.
Knowledge of:
Therapeutic techniques, activities and equipment used in physical therapy work with particular emphasis on the physical and psychological problems of children with cerebral palsy; growth and development of children; skeletal anatomy; kinesiology, neurology, and the objectives of physical therapy treatment.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and conduct a physical therapy program; apply physical therapy techniques in observing testing and evaluating patients; explain physical therapy treatments to physically handicapped children; deal effectively with handicapped children and their parents; prepare reports and keep records of case histories; assist in coordinating and directing a medical therapy unit instruction program; participate in program development activities, staff training and mentorship; engage in quality assurance and quality improvement program development projects.
Other Requirements California Driver’s License:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Employees may be required to use their own vehicle for field travel.
Contact for Recruitment For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty: jholfort@rivco.org / 951‑955‑5558.
Veteran’s Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. Qualified veterans must upload a copy of their DD‑214 indicating dates of service.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information or other non‑job‑related factors.
Pre‑Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements including a criminal background investigation and a physical examination.
Probationary Period All County employees, except at‑will employees, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable County resolutions.
General Information The County of Riverside and current employees may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies. Job postings may close without notice. Submit your complete application by the closing date; no late applications are accepted.
Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available to eligible employees.
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