PHYSICAL THERAPIST I/II/III

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
 

The Fresno County Department of Public Health has an excellent career opportunity available for the position of Physical Therapist I/II/III. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist interested in working as part of the Medical Therapy Program within California Children's Services, we encourage you to apply. The California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical therapy conference services for children who have handicapping conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.  

Physical Therapists are responsible for planning and performing physical therapy  for neurologically  and  physically impaired  clients at California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit sites, which are located in local public schools. Incumbents are primarily responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy focused on gross motor activities to clients who are physically or neurologically impaired by illness, injury, or genetic impairment. Incumbents may assist clients by developing or improving physical skills; restoring muscle function; maintaining maximum performance within the client's capabilities; and improving the level of self-care and productivity.

Please note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy  physical effort using  arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

License:  Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Experience:  One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist.

License:  Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Experience:  Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist.
 

License:  Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

SELECTION PROCESS:

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (which may be extended for an additional 12 months) and will be certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Please note: Applications must be submitted online only via our website. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax or in person in our office will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/fresnoca.

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
 
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.