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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

California Department of State Hospitals · Fresno, CA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$4k/moFull-time

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in Coalinga.

  • Carries out individual client care programs or portions thereof as planned by a supervising registered physical therapist;
  • Trains clients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living;
  • Applies heat and cold, ultrasound and massage, light, in water and therapeutic pools;
  • Aids clients in positioning and exercising;
  • Observes and reports client's physical condition and response to treatment;
  • Aids registered physical therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures;
  • Maintains a safe environment for clients;
  • Maintains treatment areas and equipment in satisfactory operating condition;
  • Maintains adequate supplies;
  • Attends clinics;
  • May post client and treatment data in records;
  • May prepare reports;
  • May participate in clerical and reception activities of the physical therapy unit.

Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). Your BU for this position that’s been offered and accepted is BU20 –Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired;
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired;
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Natalie Osekowsky
(559) 935-6857
natalie.osekowsky@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California 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.

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