Pediatric Physical Therapist

THE POSITIONPediatric Physical Therapists provide physical therapy services in public schools for the treatment of children with physical disabilities; advise parents/caregivers on home treatment and care; and perform related work as required.THE VACANCIESThere are immediate vacancies (both part-time and full-time) located in the Public Health Department, under the Family Health Services Division, California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program (MTP). However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other programmatic areas.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCertification:Eligibility for or possession of a valid certificate to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in California,ANDEducation:Completion of an accredited curriculum in Physical Therapy.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:Knowledge of:- Principles, methods, equipment and basic theory of physical rehabilitation involved in the modern practice of physical therapy, especially in the application of exercise and other modalities in pediatric therapy.- Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural and other structures and the pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairment.- Principles of psychology, especially as they relate to the physical therapy in a Medical Therapy program.- Methods of testing and evaluating muscular and neural function.- Child growth and development, especially in children with physical disabilities.Ability to:- Understand and follow physician's prescriptions and other technical instructions involved.- Instruct and gain the confidence and cooperation of clients in the program, instill appropriate attitudes and effect mental adjustment, as well as physical rehabilitation.- Keep accurate records and make meaningful reports.- Instruct parents and other persons in the care and treatment of children.EXAMINATION COMPONENTSThe examination will consist of the following steps:- A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications.- Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience.

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