The County of Ventura Health Care Agency is looking for a skilled Senior Physical Therapist to join the Outpatient Services team at Eastman Therapy Services. The ideal candidate in this role will play a crucial part in improving the lives of our patients with a solid orthopedic background and some neurologic experience. From athletes recovering from injuries to elderly individuals striving for a better quality of life, you'll work with a diverse range of people. Your expertise will contribute to the mission of providing exceptional care and transformative therapy, empowering patients to live fuller, healthier lives. Incumbents will be asked to cover at least one Saturday a month at Ventura County Medical Center.   Under direction, evaluates referred patients; plans, coordinates resources, and administers physical therapy treatment programs; plans and supervises the clinical skills of staff physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, aides, volunteers and students.   The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They may receive shift differential, standby and callback premium pay and may participate in the Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period, and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.   APPROXIMATE SALARY: Senior Physical Therapist:  $ 40.99 - $60.38 hourly Rehabilitation Therapist-PDP IV: $60.52 hourly   EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE:  Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.   CERTIFICATION PAY:  Incumbents in the Physical Therapist and Sr. Physical therapist classification are eligible for certification pay at a rate of $0.80 per hour based on their scheduled work week hours and not to exceed the scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification possessed up to a maximum of three (3) certifications.   AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:  Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center   The Rehabilitation Therapist-PDP IV, Physical Therapist and Senior Physical Therapist are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.   The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies.  There is currently one (1) Full-Time vacancy at the Senior Physical Therapist level.    NOTE:  If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.    TENTATIVE SCHEDULE  OPENING DATE:  10/16/24  CLOSING DATE:  10/29/24 at 5:00 p.m.Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Initiates and maintains records of patient's status and progress; * Upon physician referral, establishes realistic functional goals based on the therapist's evaluation, appropriate precautions and in collaboration with the patient, family, and physician directing care; * Provides patient and family education to assist in the achievement of functional goals; * Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, equipment vendors; social workers, nutritionists, patients, and families to manage the rehabilitation program and specialize equipment needs of each patient; * Participates in ongoing quality improvement; * Attends staff meetings, assigned clinics, and rounds as directed; and * Performs other related duties as required. * Supervises the clinical skills of staff therapists; * Provides in-service training; * Assists in identifying and prioritizing department needs and overall planning; * Supervises assistants, aides, students, volunteers, and clerical staff in the absence of the supervisor; * Participates in improving organizational performance; * Coordinates physical therapy programs with patients/caregivers, other team members, and others involved in the care of assigned patients; * Participates in the maintenance of departmental equipment and ordering of supplies; * Under supervision, develops and implements department programs; * Confers with physicians on patient needs; and * May split shift between clinic and hospital locations, when needed. These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education, Training and Experience A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of physical therapy or proof of equivalency. AND   Two (2) years of physical therapy experience OR successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one (1) year of experience as a physical therapist.   NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  * The physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. * Possession of a current valid Physical Therapist license issued by the State of California which is a condition of continued employment. * Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate by date of hire, which, once obtained, is a condition of continued employment.  * Will be required to cover at least one (1) Saturday each month at Ventura County Medical Center. * Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required.  * Live scan fingerprinting clearance may be required prior to appointment.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of: * the principles of human anatomy and physiology * administering various types of physical therapy treatment utilizing manual therapy techniques, exercise, and use of equipment * departmental processes and procedures * safe driving practices * care and maintenance of physical therapy equipment  Working ability to: * establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and co-workers * plan and supervise the work of others  * lift and carry up to 50 pounds * communicate effectively orally and in written form FINAL FILING DATE:  Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 29, 2024.   To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/hr.  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 (Download PDF reader) for additional information.   SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying:  All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.  Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may 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 selection process.   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. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at nathan.wood@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5232.   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.