Senior Occupational/Physical Therapist-Physical Therapist-26442208PT
County of San Diego•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Physical Therapist Public Health Services - California Children's Services. Incumbents are responsible for administering medically necessary physical therapy services as prescribed by physicians to children with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders as well as providing consultation to other agencies. They assist in the technical supervision and training of lower level professional and support staff and provide operational support to the Supervising Occupational/Physical Therapist.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California or be in the process of obtaining licensure in California
- Two (2) years of experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Work with a pediatric population with physical disabilities (for CCS positions)
- If hired, graduates of accredited or approved schools of physical therapy that have filed an application for a license with Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) must obtain their license within six (6) months from the time of hire, or be terminated from County Service.
- Physical therapy applicants, who are licensed physical therapists in another state besides California, must show proof of application for licensure as a physical therapist with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Background check (including fingerprinting)
- Pre-employment medical screening
Responsibilities
- Administering medically necessary physical therapy services as prescribed by physicians to children with neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders
- Providing consultation to other agencies
- Assisting in the technical supervision and training of lower level professional and support staff
- Providing operational support to the Supervising Occupational/Physical Therapist
Benefits
- Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
