Open Competitive Examination

SALARY: $1830.40 to $2226.40 bi-weekly (approximately $3965 -$4823 per month)

FILING PERIOD: Continuous

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBA

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The Physical Therapist II performs a variety of physical therapy services including assessment, planning, treatment, related documentation and communication. Initially, incumbents work under immediate supervision, but as experience is gained they may exercise more latitude and judgment and may be assigned to mentor less experienced physical therapists and/or students. Supervision is received from higher level Physical Therapists. Performs physical therapy evaluations and interprets finding; plans and implements physical therapeutic treatments for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly; coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff; may mentor less experienced Physical Therapists and/or student interns; attends staff meetings and patient conferences; participates in inservice and staff development classes; maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: Current principles, methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in physical therapy; possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment and of precautionary and remedial measures; anatomy and physiology related to treatments; psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions.

Ability to: Organize and implement physical therapy treatment programs; teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas; conduct individual and group treatment programs; interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports; communicate effectively; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, families, staff and others; maintain excellent customer relations; perform essential physical/mental requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to: standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting patients, good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, decision-making and problem-solving skills.