Pediatric Physical Therapist I​/II

The Health Services Agency is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist with pediatric experience serving children with complex medical conditions. They demonstrate expertise in evaluation, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and families. The candidate is organized, adaptable, and committed to providing culturally responsive, family-centered care that supports improved functional outcomes for children served through the California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP).

Under medical direction, the physical therapist plans and performs therapy for physically disabled clients ranging in age from birth to 21 years who are eligible for services through the California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program. Services are primarily provided in an outpatient clinic setting but may also be provided within the home/community to address equipment needs and caregiver training. This classification requires specialized knowledge in pediatric care, physical therapy laws and regulations, and will work independently and on an interdisciplinary team with parents and other professionals.

The physical therapist is expected to exercise professional judgement, critical thinking, and requires the ability to adapt procedures and plan of care for the more complex cases based on responses to the treatment plan.

This position is within a dual classification for the Physical/Occupational Therapist. This recruitment is for the Physical Therapist I/II.

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and appropriate treatments
• Design treatment programs for patients that include realistic, functional goals based on therapist's evaluation and appropriate precautions
• Review clinical record, medical prescription and/or physician referral to develop treatment plans
• Monitor patient's progress and work with an interdisciplinary team to modify treatment plans
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare written patient progress reports
• Attend clinics, case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training
• Evaluate for and order adaptive and durable medical equipment and instruct patients and caregivers in its use
• Provide therapy recommendations
• Consult with patient's caregivers and any other agencies involved in the care of assigned patients
• Participate in the IEP process and represent the Medical Therapy Program
• Provide general direction to Therapy Aides, volunteers and student interns for labor relations purposes.

• Principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical or occupational therapy
• Possible reactions of and hazards to patients during treatment, and precautionary and remedial measures
• Anatomy, physiology, neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, and neuromotor development
• Pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment
• Current trends and new developments in therapy techniques
• The growth and development of children

• Organize and implement therapy treatment plans
• Explain the techniques involved in a wide variety of therapy modalities and procedures
• Interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, staff, and others
• Perform essential physical/mental requirements
• Prepare and maintain accurate case records and reports

All knowledge, skills and abilities listed above plus:

• Provide direction to subordinate personnel.

• Current licensure with the Physical Therapy Board of California.

• Be in possession of a letter of authorization…