Physical Therapist III

The Health Services Agency is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and leadership-driven Physical Therapist Supervisor to join our team. This is a working supervisor role dedicated to serving children with complex medical conditions through the California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP). They demonstrate expertise in evaluation, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and families.

They carry out supervisory responsibilities and oversee the work of staff physical therapists. They must demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to providing culturally responsive, family-centered care that supports improved functional outcomes.

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Final date to receive applications:
Continuous, but may close at anytime

Written Examination:
Scheduled on a continuous basis, tentatively once per month.

Under medical direction, the physical therapist supervisor plans and provides therapy for physically disabled pediatric clients (ages 0–21) eligible for the California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program. 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.

Acting in a leadership capacity, the supervisor assigns, reviews, and directs the work of staff physical therapists. They are responsible for training staff, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring task completion aligns with established policies. This lead role carries greater responsibility and judgment latitude, directly assisting the Chief Phys/Occupational Therapist. This position is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments, and performs related duties as required.

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

• Provide physical therapy/occupational therapy evaluations and appropriate treatments;
• Design treatment programs for patients including establishment of realistic, functional goals based on evaluation and appropriate precautions;
• Review clinical record, medical prescription and/or physician referral to develop treatment plans;
• Monitor patient's progress and workwith a 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 and consult with patient's caregivers;
• Participate in the IEP process and represent the Medical Therapy Program;
• Provide general direction and oversees the Therapy Aides, volunteers and student interns;
• Supervise, assign, review and coordinate the work of the other Therapists;
• Serveas an educational resource to other staff members; and
• Perform complex evaluations and tests;
• Provide direct supervision, training, mentorship, and performance evaluation for physical therapists;
• Support program operations, including workflow coordination, quality improvement efforts and regulatory compliance; and
• Coordinate staff training, professional development, and orientation for new hires or clinical interns.

• Organize and implement therapy treatment programs;
• 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;
• Establ…