Pediatric Physical Therapist I - Part-Time

Pediatric Physical Therapist I - Part-Time

Salary

$46.55 - $56.58 Hourly

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

26/10-2316-PTOC

Department

Department of Health Services (DHS)

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

75

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Position Information

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 youre 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 - Childrens 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 - Childrens Therapy Program.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a school of physical therapy or other educational course approved by the California State Physical Therapy Examining Committee.

License: Possession of a valid license to practice physical therapy as required by Section 2650 of the California Business and Professions Code or eligibility to obtain the license by time of employment.

Completion of a recognized internship in providing therapy to physically handicapped children is highly desired.

Possession of a valid California driver's license is also required.

The position advertised in this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions and dysfunctions, and kinesiology.

Some knowledge of modern theory, principles and methods of physical therapy, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.

Some knowledge of the proper use and operation of modern physical therapy equipment and appliances.

Some knowledge of pathology and injuries which result in physical impairment.

Some knowledge of growth and development or normal and handicapped children.

Some knowledge of psychology and abnormal psychology.

Ability to understand and interpret physicians' orders and to adapt treatment programs to individual circumstances.

Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with patients, staff and the public.

Ability to keep clinical case records.

Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.

Ability to comply with common public health safety practices and procedures.

Ability to cope with working with handicapped children and their families and to move children utilizing appropriate transfer technique.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (scored as pass/not pass). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted in person, by fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits:*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

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

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution. For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

• Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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How did you first learn about this opportunity?

• Careers in Government
• College or University
• County of Sonoma Human Resources Office
• DiversityJobs
• Employee of Sonoma County
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Handshake
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• Latino Service Providers
• LinkedIn
• Los Cien
• Press Democrat
• sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
• Start Here!
• X (Twitter)
• Veterans Services Office
• Womens Organization or Group
• Other Internet Site
• Other Publication
• American Physical Therapy Association

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Please indicate if you would also be interested in future extra-help (temporary, intermittent, or seasonal employment) positions should they become available. Check all that apply.

• I would also like to be considered for future extra-help positions
• I am only interested in part-time positions

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This eligible list may be used for future bilingual (English/Spanish) positions. Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions and your level of proficiency.

• Yes, I have basic (conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
• Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
• No, I do not have English/Spanish bilingual skills, and/or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position

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This position requires a valid license to practice physical therapy as required by Section 2650 of the California Business and Professions Code. Please indicate if you possess a physical therapy license, or if you are eligible to obtain the license by the time of employment.

• Yes, I possess a valid license to practice physical therapy as described above.
• No, I do not currently possess this license, but am eligible to obtain it by the time of employment.
• No, I do not possess this license, and I am not eligible to obtain it by the time of employment.

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Please indicate below how you meet the educational requirements for this position.

• I have graduated from a school of physical therapy.
• I have graduated from an other educational course approved by the California State Physical Therapy Examining Committee.
• I do not meet the educational requirements for this position.

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Please describe your internship and/or work experience providing physical therapy to children with physical disabilities or in a pediatrics program.

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Employer County of Sonoma (CA)

Address 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B

Santa Rosa, California, 95403

Phone (707) 565-2331

Website http://www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org