Pediatric Physical Therapist I - Part-Time

Make a difference in the health and development of children in our community and join the team as a Pediatric Physical Therapist!

Starting salary up to $56.58/hour and a competitive total compensation package!*

The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) Pediatric Physical Therapist position at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.

About the Position

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled, professional physical therapy services to children from birth to age 21 with physical impairments that require a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. These plans address functional limitations in those who qualify for services under the Medical Therapy Program. During a typical workday, the Pediatric Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services, including gross motor and mobility training, range of motion and strength training, durable medical equipment and bracing/orthosis evaluation and training, caregiver and client education, and analysis of clients' physical function. Additional duties include:

Performing standardized and non-standardized evaluations to assess clients' existing physical abilities

Conducting standard documentation practices, including case notes, billing for Physical Therapy services, and crafting evaluation and progress reports

Offering consultation and participating in medical case management with other medical providers and community services involved in the care of the shared client

Participating in conferences, study groups, and parent and community meetings to effectively manage the assigned caseload

Staying updated on current trends and developments in physical therapy and other health disciplines related to children with physical disabilities

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will possess clinical experience working in an outpatient or acute care setting with children who have complex physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment that values collaborative problem-solving and treatment planning with other medical professionals

The ability to work with families, caregivers, and clients when working with complex medical diagnoses

Flexibility to work in a variety of locations throughout Sonoma County

Experience working with electronic health records and associated workflows

An approach to challenging situations with clients that emphasizes patience, compassion, and resiliency

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar word processing applications

This position collaborates closely with occupational and physical therapists, Supervising Pediatric Therapists, the Medical Therapy Program Manager, Senior Office Assistants, and Community Health Worker Specialists to ensure well-coordinated client services. The team operates out of licensed outpatient rehabilitation centers and occasionally conducts home visits or school visits to assess clients' functional levels.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Physical Therapist II - Children's Therapy Program ($51.48 - $62.57/hour)

Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays

County Paid Health Premium Contributions - employee + family health plan options

Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,175 ($2,350 for full-time positions) and ongoing education/training opportunities

Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineer and Scientists of California Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a Pediatric Physical Therapist position at either the I or II levels. This Pediatric Physical Therapist I - Part-Time employment list may also be used to fill future part-time or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this position is Physical Therapist I - Children's Therapy Program.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.