Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist

Job Description and Duties

The Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist will be directed by the Program Director in the Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department at Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provides supervision and oversight of assigned Rehabilitation Therapists and Interns.

• Assists in the recruitment, selection and assignment of clinical staff, interns and volunteers,

• Monitors adherence to Rehabilitation Therapy Service (RTS) standards and Hospital Administrative Directives, State Licensing, and Joint Commission requirements.

• Ensures that each clinician meets the Hospital's requirements for certification, maintain a current certification or eligibility as a condition of continued employment.

• Participates in the disciplinary process as appropriate.

• Completes performance appraisals of assigned staff.

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment program and its components to ensure treatment modalities are in keeping with accepted standards.

• Analyzes/evaluates patient treatment data collected to improve delivery of RT services related to patient needs and works with clinicians to improve current curriculum.

• Meets with RT's regularly to address assessment, treatment and training issues.

• Ensures appropriate protocols, treatment activities and accurate document processes are followed.

• Supervises Rehabilitation Therapists/ Interns on casework and clinical service issues.

• Conducts treatment group observations.

• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).

• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.

• Utilize data to train/ retrain service members as needed in quality performance.

• Provides orientation/ mentoring regarding Rehabilitation Therapy Service duties and responsibilities to new service members to ensure an understanding of expectations.

• Monitors training compliance of Rehabilitation Therapy Service Staff.

Eligibility : To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

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Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it.
  Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.
• Other - If using State Civil Service Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your OOC experience. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.