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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-20022-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
The Job
UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!**
UP TO $2,000 IN REMOTE ASSIGNMENT LOCATION BONUS UPON HIRE IN A HIGH DESERT ASSIGNMENT!**
The California Children's Services (CCS) section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking Occupational and Physical Therapists*. Therapists will be responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of children. Duties include the following: engage in the provision of team-centered care, to include consulting with various professional agencies; plan and implement therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments after analysis of a child's medical history under direction of a physician; evaluate patients' progress and develop treatment changes; administer tests to determine functional ability, physical limitations, rehabilitation potential, and equipment needs; determine durable medical equipment needs and provide instruction regarding appropriate usage; plan and provide instruction on home and classroom programs and durable medical equipment to parents and teachers; and plan and direct group activities.
Assignment location for Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists exists throughout San Bernardino County. Immediate vacancies exists in the High Desert region.
*Official Job Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
Remote Assignment Location Bonus:Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive $2,000 in total compensation when assigned to work in a remote location. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full and Part-Time Positions: Both full-time and part-time opportunities exists. Part-time positions in this classification may be assigned to a schedule of less than 80 hours per two-week pay period.
Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over 50 pounds.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the county is required to perform treatment services during home site visits as needed. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must mpplicaeet one of the following options:
Option 1:Possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC).
-OR-
Option 2:Possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).
NOTE: For more information on obtaining the required licensure, visit the following website(s):
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess one (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Qualifying Options: I qualify for this position under the following option:
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License Information: Indicate your Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license number and expiration date.
Example: PT 32618, Expires 08/2026. Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license as described above.
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PT/OT Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time equivalent experience you possess as a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience prior to obtaining your license (work performed as an intern), must be clearly differentiated from work experience as a licensed PT/OT by indicating internship in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Part-Time Availability: Indicate if you would like to be considered for a part-time position as a Physical/Occupational Therapist. Part-time is considered less than 80 scheduled hours per two-week pay period.
NOTE: Indicating YES to consideration for part-time positions will not preclude eligible candidates from being considered for full-time positions.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-20022-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
The Job
UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!**
UP TO $2,000 IN REMOTE ASSIGNMENT LOCATION BONUS UPON HIRE IN A HIGH DESERT ASSIGNMENT!**
The California Children's Services (CCS) section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking Occupational and Physical Therapists*. Therapists will be responsible for planning, implementing, and conducting individual therapy programs for the physical rehabilitation of children. Duties include the following: engage in the provision of team-centered care, to include consulting with various professional agencies; plan and implement therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments after analysis of a child's medical history under direction of a physician; evaluate patients' progress and develop treatment changes; administer tests to determine functional ability, physical limitations, rehabilitation potential, and equipment needs; determine durable medical equipment needs and provide instruction regarding appropriate usage; plan and provide instruction on home and classroom programs and durable medical equipment to parents and teachers; and plan and direct group activities.
Assignment location for Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists exists throughout San Bernardino County. Immediate vacancies exists in the High Desert region.
*Official Job Title: Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
Remote Assignment Location Bonus:Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive $2,000 in total compensation when assigned to work in a remote location. Please see SEIU MOU for details.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full and Part-Time Positions: Both full-time and part-time opportunities exists. Part-time positions in this classification may be assigned to a schedule of less than 80 hours per two-week pay period.
Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over 50 pounds.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the county is required to perform treatment services during home site visits as needed. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must mpplicaeet one of the following options:
Option 1:Possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC).
-OR-
Option 2:Possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).
NOTE: For more information on obtaining the required licensure, visit the following website(s):
- Physical Therapy:
- Occupational Therapy:
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess one (1) or more years of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statements.
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Qualifying Options: I qualify for this position under the following option:
- Option 1: I possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Option 2: I possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- N/A; I do not qualify under either license option as described above.
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License Information: Indicate your Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license number and expiration date.
Example: PT 32618, Expires 08/2026. Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license as described above.
04
PT/OT Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time equivalent experience you possess as a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Note: Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated. Experience prior to obtaining your license (work performed as an intern), must be clearly differentiated from work experience as a licensed PT/OT by indicating internship in the Work Experience section of your application.
- 2 or more years of licensed PT/OT experience
- 1 year of licensed PT/OT experience
- 6 months of licensed PT/OT experience
- N/A; No licensed PT/OT experience as described above
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Part-Time Availability: Indicate if you would like to be considered for a part-time position as a Physical/Occupational Therapist. Part-time is considered less than 80 scheduled hours per two-week pay period.
NOTE: Indicating YES to consideration for part-time positions will not preclude eligible candidates from being considered for full-time positions.
- YES, I would like to be considered for a part-time position as a Physical/Occupational Therapist.
- NO, I would not like to be considered for a part-time position as a Physical/Occupational Therapist.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
07
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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