THERAPY SUPERVISOR - EXAM NO. 7137

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Under general direction and/or medical supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, maintains and supervises the activities and services of the hospital's Physical Therapy Division or a unit of physical and occupational therapists performing therapy work for the physically handicapped. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
 
Incumbents in this classification are assigned to the Public Health Department/California Children's Services (CCS).  The Public Health Department Therapy Supervisors report to the Supervising Therapist of the CCS Program.

• Plans, directs, coordinates and maintains the activities of the Physical Therapy Division, or a unit of physical and occupational therapists;
• Supervises and evaluates staff; provides in service training;
• Assists with development of division budget; monitors operational expenditures;
• Consults with physicians in planning appropriate treatment procedures and techniques for patients; participates in patient care evaluation programs for patients;
• Coordinates effective and efficient services within the Physical Therapy Division/Therapy Unit and with other ancillary services;
• Assists in the development and implementation of new treatment procedures and techniques; recommends new equipment;
• Administers a wide variety of specialized therapy treatments and modalities;
• Evaluates indications and contraindications of various types of physical or occupational therapy treatments with regard to the patient's diagnosis and other signs and symptoms; performs manual muscle testing; tests and records range of motion;
• Performs active, passive, assisted, resistive and postural exercises in isometric, isotonic and isokinetic modes;
• Instructs patients in pain management, injury prevention, posture correction and body mechanics;
• Establishes and maintains a productive working relationship with treatment partners such as, school officials, hospital staff and allied professionals;
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age;
• Coordinates effective and efficient services within the therapy Unit with partners in treatment, such as treatment providers, family members, and community organizations;
• Reviews treatment plans and prescriptions for occupational or physical therapy to assure completeness and that supportive medical reports are current and available in medical records; communicates with physicians about treatment issue;
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with patients and their families;
• Helps to identify (and coordinate referrals for) children and/or family members who need special services related to facility access, nutrition or social work services, interpretation services and other related services.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• May administer various services such as teaching functional activities of daily living, self-care and related services;
• Gathers and interprets data; maintains records; prepares and presents reports;
  Maintains adequate level of equipment and supplies;
• Maintains treatment areas in good order;
• Performs other job-related functions as required;
• May provide direct patient therapy services;
• May maintain patient caseload;
• Incumbents must have the ability to perform the Essential Functions of the job.