Supervising Therapist I/II - Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy

JOB THE POSITION: Under direction of the Program Manager, the incumbent has the possibility to manage rehab services at multiple hospitals.
The incumbent develops and coordinates speech, occupational and physical therapy standards/competencies and orientation programs for therapy staff, coordinates staff development programs, assists in the recruitment and retention of staff, and provides case management and professional direction.
If appointed at the Level II, the incumbent will be responsible to lead education efforts within the clinic as well as develop speech, occupational and physical therapy programs.
Ideal candidates for this position have experience working in the hospital setting.
APPROXIMATE SALARIES: Supervising Therapist I: $3,569.
52 - $5,253.
03 BiweeklySupervising Therapist II: $3,831.
53 - $5,374.
56 Biweekly Distinguishing Characteristics: The Supervising Therapist I is characterized by the responsibility for the operation of one or more therapy sites, including full scope of first line supervision of staff.
It is further distinguished from Supervising Therapist II in that the latter is responsible for clinical education and assigned therapy program development.
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive.
This incentive may be 2.
5%, 3.
5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical CenterSupervising Therapist I/II is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency.
There is currently one (1) Regular, full-time vacancy at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in Ventura.
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: January 19, 2024CLOSING DATE: January 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.
m.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Ensures that services provided at the sites meet all state and federal standards.
Ensures adequate staffing for assigned sites, which includes hiring.
Ensures assigned staff is competent for the position hired.
Orientation of families and staff to program and procedures.
Ensures that staff development occurs.
Day-to-day operation of the site, including: Caseload management to ensure that prescribed orders are being followed.
Coordination of clinic conferences and necessary follow-up.
Staffing.
Safety.
Facilities and supplies.
Interprets programs and policies for staff, medical personnel, and consumers.
Carries caseload responsibilities of licensed discipline.
Provides input to therapy manager regarding impact of state guidelines/laws.
Assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of staff therapists and other assigned staff.
Takes disciplinary action against subordinate employees when deemed necessary.
Ensures maintenance of required medical, caseload, and personnel records.
Interviews prospective site employees and recommends hiring of new staff.
Budget planning for assigned centers.
Represents the therapy program in hospital and leadership meetingsProvide patient care when needed, which may include lifting and carrying around 50 poundsPerforms other related duties as assigned.
In addition to the Supervising Therapist I duties listed above, Supervising Therapist II duties may include but are not limited to: Develops and coordinates with the Supervising Therapist I’s and program manager, physical, occupational, or speech therapy internship instruction programs for students from the academic institutions;Assists program manager, in recruitment activities, program development, and community outreach, and staff allocation;Develops and maintains training program of mandatory and necessary in-services;Maintains a resource of reference material pertinent to the program;Maintains current knowledge of occupational, speech, and physical therapy licensing requirements and develops systems to assure staff are compliant; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it.
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.
m.
on January 26, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.
ventura.
org/jobs.
If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.
A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
Information for Transfer CandidatesNOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing.
The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.
Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.
Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
NOTE: If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the oral examination.
Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application and supplemental questions.
ORAL EXAM – 100%: A job-related oral exam will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted.
Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi at (805) 654-2568 or e-mail erin.
niemi@ventura.
org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura 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.