CCS (CALIFORNIA CHILDREN’S SERVICES) – PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Job
Specifications
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Class Code:
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PP5
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Analyst:
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JD, MM
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Date Originated:
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8/84
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Dates Revised:
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6/00, 3/11
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to provide
professional physical therapy services for physically disabled children and
adolescents; and to do other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The CCS Physical Therapist performs physical
therapy in a Medical Therapy Unit for the California Children’s Services
Program for physically disabled children and adolescents. Incumbents work
directly from a physician's prescription, which frequently allows considerable
latitude in methods of treatment. Therapy plans are developed individually and
in conjunction with other staff and carried out by incumbents.
TYPICAL TASKS
- Plans and administers
physical therapy in accordance with instructions from physicians and
supervisor;
- Tests and grades muscle
power and evaluates range of motion, sensation, and developmental levels;
- Designs and constructs or
directs construction of special equipment and splints;
- Teaches exercises to
children and adolsecents;
- Instructs children in
walking, standing, balancing, and the use of crutches and braces;
- Explains orthopedic
recommendations to children, adolescents and others;
- Consults with teachers,
speech therapists and others as necessary;
- Requisitions equipment and
supplies;
- Keeps clinical notes and
records and prepares reports;
- Maintains equipment;
- Supervises the care of
braces.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of
objectives and methods of physical therapy;
- Working knowledge of
principles of physical therapy for treating children and adolescents,
birth to age 21, with chronic neuromuscular, muscular and orthopedic
disabilities;
- Working knowledge of
testing and evaluating developmental, muscular and neural functions;
- Working knowledge of
neuromuscular function and dysfunction;
- Working knowledge of skeletal
anatomy, kinesiology and basic pathology of people with physical
disabilities;
- Working knowledge of
construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment;
- Working knowledge of
psychological problems of children and adolescents and their effects on
family members.
Abilities:
- Teach clients self-care and
other suitable activities;
- Understand and interpret
physicians' orders and adapt treatment programs to individual
circumstances;
- Communicate verbal and
written ideas clearly and logically;
- Prepare reports and
maintain clinical case records;
- Establish and maintain
effective relationships with clients and others contacted in the course of
work;
- Set up treatment care plans
for physically disabled children and adolescents.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to
obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- One year of experience
performing physical therapy with physically disabled children and adolescents.
Experience in a physical therapy internship program for developmentally
disabled children may be substituted for the required experience on a
month for month basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession and maintenance
of a valid California Class C Driver License or the incumbent must provide
suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
- Possession and maintenance
of a valid license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of
California to practice as a Physical Therapist in California
Bargaining Unit: General Representation
Unit
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping: 60
Worker’s Comp Code: 0290