Therapy Assistant

Monthly Salary Range: $3,874 - $4,709

The Position

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in Therapy Assistant positions. The Department currently has two (2) vacancies in the Rehabilitation Therapy Services Unit. The current vacancies may be assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez or to a regional Health Center in Richmond or Pittsburg, CA.

Therapy Assistants perform non-complex treatment procedures and patient related activities as specified by a licensed therapist. Typical duties include: assisting patients with activities related to development of strength, endurance, therapeutic exercises, transfer training, prosthetic training, splinting, and goniometric measurement; modifying treatment techniques based on patient’s record and inpatient care conferences; and preparing, maintaining, and cleaning equipment, supplies, and clinic areas.

The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months and may be used to fill future vacancies in the California Children’s Services program of the Public Health Division.

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of either 1) A license or limited permit as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or, 2) a current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: Applicants are encouraged to apply online and may do so at www.cccounty.us/depart/hr or a Contra Costa County application and copy of current license must be received or postmarked by the final filing date listed above. Incomplete applications and/or missing copy required license will not be accepted. An application may be obtained by visiting our office at 651 Pine St., 2nd floor, Martinez, CA 94553

2. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, Ca. The Board will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

Final Filing: May 30, 2008

Contra Costa Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.