Physical Therapist Citywide - H00079

Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079

Full-time

Certification Rule:
Rule of the List

Job Code and

Title:

2556-Physical Therapist

Fill Type:
Permanent Civil Service

Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population.

• Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition
• Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting
• Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers
• Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect
• Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines
• Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping
• Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment
• Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate
• Participating in patient care meetings and performance improvement projects as assigned
• Explaining treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home
• Instructing students-in-training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments

The 2556 Physical Therapist performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision:
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Eligible candidates who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment.

A photocopy of the valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.