Overview
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Therapist Aide position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Unit located in Concord, CA, one (1) vacancy in Rehabilitation Therapy located in San Pablo, CA, and one (1) vacancy in Detention located in Martinez, CA.
Therapist Aides assist Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologist, in supporting patients with their physical, mental and cognitive health. Individual and group sessions focus on skills such as organization, self-awareness, social interaction, planning, and community under Therapist supervision.
In addition to supporting Therapy sessions, Therapist Aides also help to maintain a stocked and organized therapy environment while managing supply orders. They also support scheduling electronic outpatient appointments, confirming patient insurance, checking in patients, scheduling follow-ups, fill schedule, managing cancellations, and reviewing referrals to ensure smooth therapy service delivery.
If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Therapist Aide may be a great fit! The Contra Costa Health Department provides high-quality services with respect and responsiveness to all. We are an integrated system of health care services, community health improvement, and environmental protection. We work in partnership with our patients, cities, and diverse communities, as well as other health, education, and human service agencies. We encourage creative, ethical, and tenacious leadership to implement effective health policies and programs.
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within other divisions.
We are looking for someone who:
- Organized: You will be maintaining medical records.
- Technologically Proficient: You will need to have knowledge of digital communication.
- Communicative: You will be communicating important information verbally and in writing.
- Team Oriented: You will need excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment.
- Motivating: You will be encouraging patients to participate in their care.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Assisting Therapists in performing group therapy for patients.
- Communicating, being patient, and empathetic to patients’ needs.
- Preparing patients for treatments as directed.
- Maintaining and monitoring supplies, ordering, and managing arranged purchase orders, and ensuring stocks of required items for daily use.
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will work in an engaging and fast-paced environment.
- You work in a supportive environment with great leadership.
- You will be part of a dynamic and motivated Rehab team.
- You will have varied tasks and opportunities for growth and learning.
- You will have opportunities to cross-train in other Rehab areas.
- The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal leave, and a great retirement plan!
- You Do you have student loans? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common way people apply to have their student loans forgiven. The County is a qualified employer!
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will be assisting and working with a variety of personalities and conflicting demands.
- You will be managing multiple assignments.
Competencies Required:
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
About Contra Costa Health
With more than 1 million people living in communities stretching from the Delta to the Bay, Contra Costa is a large and diverse county. Serving the health needs of such a big, complex place demands a health department that is experienced, skilled, flexible and integrated. That’s what Contra Costa Health delivers.
Our bold mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable. And when we say all people, we mean it! We are committed to equity, and we actively stand up against racism, prejudice and systemic discrimination.
While Contra Costa Health is the largest County department, most of it's funding comes from federal and state programs, such as Medi-Cal and Medicare, as well as grants and fees.
The Work of Contra Costa Health
Through an integrated system of high-quality services, we
- offer medical care and a managed-care health plan for our patients and members
- provide public health programs that support the well-being of the community at large
- protect public health by regulating local industries, such as refineries and businesses that sell food
- partner with our patients and their families, businesses, community-based organizations, schools, local government and diverse communities
- fully embrace the principles of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), aimed at creating a more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable health system that works for all those we serve
