Job Title:	PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$2,562.75 - $3,096.75 Biweekly $5,552.63 - $6,709.63 Monthly
Job Type:	Full-Time Regular
Location:	Alameda County, California

Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks and faxes are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.acgov.org/hrs QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, MIEN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, DARI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. A Conviction History Form (CHF) must be completed by ALL applicants for this position. DO NOT attach to your application. Return the form via mail or hand deliver to Human Resources Services Department, ATTN: Evaluation Unit, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612. The form must be received within 3 business days from date you apply otherwise application will not be processed. The form is located at: http://www.acgov.org/employment/Conviction%20History%20Form.pdf. Pediatric Physical Therapists provide physical therapy services in clinics and schools for the treatment of cerebral palsied and similarly disabled children. They also advise parents on home treatment and care related to physical therapy.
Minimum Qualifications:
CERTIFICATION: Eligibility for or possession of a valid certificate to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in California, AND EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited curriculum in Physical Therapy. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Knowledge and Abilities:
The examination may include, but may not be limited to, the testing of concepts related to: The 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. And the 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 Components:
1. Review of the applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2. 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. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination steps.