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CCS Supervising Therapist
Salary: $33.14-$40.46 hourly / $5,764-$7,037 monthly / Range:
6352
DEFINITION: Under general direction, supervises the medical
therapy services in one or more California Children Services (CCS)
Medical Therapy Units; provides physical or occupational therapy
evaluation and treatment services to children with physical
disabilities; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this class are
responsible for the day-to-day supervision of one or more Medical
Therapy Units, in addition to performing journey-level physical or
occupational therapy. This position is distinguished from CCS
Therapy Coordinator in that the Coordinator is responsible for the
overall administration of the California Children Services Medical
Therapy Program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Directly or through subordinates: evaluates functional
capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical
disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; prepares written
documentation of evaluation results; establishes physical or
occupational therapy treatment goals and plans of service; submits
written goals and plans of service to CCS paneled physician for
approval and prescription for treatment; selects physical or
occupational therapy treatment techniques; administers physical or
occupational therapy to patients; directs treatment services
provided by paraprofessional staff and interns; constructs and/or
recommends the purchase of adaptive equipment or splints; instructs
patients, parents, caregivers and educational providers on proper
handling techniques and use of medical equipment to reinforce
therapy treatment goals; provides professional consultations;
prepares medical chart notes documenting services provided and
patient response; and completes written Patient Treatment Records
for statistical and medical billing purposes.
2. Establishes work schedules, assigns patient caseloads, and
reviews the daily work of professional, paraprofessional, and
clerical staff at assigned Medical Therapy Units (MTU) to ensure
that services provided meet County, CCS, and State Department of
Health program standards and to ensure that required medical and
caseload records are accurately maintained.
3. Develops and coordinates clinical in-service training plans for
new employees, staff, and interns in conjunction with CCS Therapy
Coordinator; ensures that services provided by interns and regular
staff meet County, CCS, and State Department of Health clinical
competency standards; identifies continuing educational needs and
training objectives for staff using program standards, clinical
observation, and staff survey information; and arranges educational
opportunities to meet staff training needs.
4. Coordinates scheduled specialty clinics at assigned MTU with
staff; identifies children to be seen at clinics; delegates clinic
tasks to staff; ensures that medical and treatment records,
including occupational and physical therapy reports, are current and
accessible to clinic doctors; and follows up with CCS Caseworkers
regarding prescribed treatment or services.
5. Interviews, makes hiring recommendations, and trains staff;
assigns work; counsels staff, evaluates performance, and recommends
disciplinary action.
6. Interprets and explains CCS policies and procedures to patients,
their families, Medical Therapy Unit staff, school personnel,
community service agencies, and the public; and assists Coordinator
in developing outreach materials and activities to inform local
physicians, service agencies, and the public of CCS services and how
to access those services.
7. Identifies space, equipment, and supply requirements for assigned
Medical Therapy Units(s); and acts as liaison with Medical Therapy
Unit host school principal regarding shared facilities, equipment,
and other provisions identified in the interagency agreements.
8. Provides input to CCS Therapy Coordinator regarding program
procedures, development, staffing needs, and budget requirements for
assigned Medical Therapy Unit(s); and participates in CCS Therapy
division meetings to ensure service, standards, and procedures are
consistent among all Medical Therapy Units.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Possession of, or eligibility to apply for, a
valid Certificate of Licensure as a Physical Therapist issued by the
State of California; or possession of, or eligibility to apply for,
a valid Certificate of Registration as an Occupational Therapist
with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
and:
1. Two years of experience as an occupational or physical therapist,
including: (1) one year of experience working with children with
physical disabilities, and (2) some leadworker experience, such as
assigning and reviewing work of staff; or,
2. one year experience performing duties equivalent to the class of
CCS Occupational/Physical Therapist II with Santa Barbara County,
including some leadworker experience, such as assigning and
reviewing work of staff; or,
3. a combination of training, education and experience that is
equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C
Driver's License. Independent travel will be required.
Knowledge of: concepts and scope of physical or occupational
therapy; principles and practices of pediatric physical or
occupational therapy services; normal and abnormal growth and
development of children; human anatomy and physiology, including all
systems of the body with emphasis on musculoskeletal and nervous
systems; pathophysiological conditions resulting from injury and
disease; psychosocial reactions to illness and disease; special
medical problems of high-risk infants; standard physical or
occupational therapy assessment tools and tests; self-care and daily
living skills needed by patients for maximum independent living;
application and use of specialized physical or occupational therapy
treatment techniques and equipment; standard physical or
occupational therapy documentation format and requirements; durable
medical equipment, adaptive aids, and orthopedic devices used in
pediatric rehabilitation treatment; professional ethics and conduct;
and medical-legal aspects of physical or occupational therapy
services.
Ability to: learn the concepts, scope, and principles of physical or
occupational therapy; evaluate the functional capabilities of
children with a variety of disabling conditions; interpret
assessment results; develop treatment plans; provide physical or
occupational therapy treatment and consultation services; construct
splints or adaptive equipment; teach the use of orthopedic devices
and adaptive equipment; explain treatment techniques, equipment, and
programs to persons with varying degrees of technical understanding;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with
children, their families, care givers, and other medical and
educational staff; work as part of interdisciplinary team; provide
professional guidance and instruction to others; act effectively in
medical emergencies; plan, organize, direct, and evaluate work of
staff; develop and evaluate staff training programs; read and
interpret CCS guidelines; collect and analyze data, draw
conclusions, and make recommendations; keep accurate records; and
use clear and concise language in written and oral communications.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of: concepts, scope, principles, and practices of physical
and occupational therapy; principles and practices of supervision,
including staff evaluation; CCS program guidelines and standards;
community resources for children with special health care needs;
word-processing and database programs; and
subjective/objective/assessment/plan (SOAP) documentation format.
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