Physical Therapist - Physically Handicapped Children

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

County of Monterey, CA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to serve Physically Handicapped Children within the CCS Medical Therapy Program. You will perform evaluation, planning and direct PT treatment, while documenting progress and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and school staff.

The role requires a valid PT license in California, ~2 years of pediatric experience preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish as a desirable qualification.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of modern physical therapy techniques for physically handicapped children.
• Understanding of anatomy, physiology, neuromuscular functions and kinesiology; basic pathology in cerebral palsy cases.
• Proper use and care of durable medical equipment, orthotics & prosthetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT treatments and home exercise instruction to children and caregivers.
• Record and report patient progress and treatment results.
• Evaluate children birth to 21 with orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions and perform relevant tests.
• Plan therapy programs with goals and collaborate with physicians, teachers and families to maximize benefits.
• Assess need for equipment and instruct families on use and care of equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Administer physical therapy treatments

Analyze data

Read physician orders & instructions

Write reports

Communicate with parents/children

Collaborate with multidisciplinary团队

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program (APTA approved)

Job description

A Drug-Free Workplace

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST – PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN (PHC)

$10,222 – $13,961 per Month

Final Filing Date: November 29, 2026

Exam # 26/50G23/10PH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Health Department's Public Health Bureau has an opening for a full-time Physical Therapist-Physically Handicapped Children (PT-PHC) in the California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program. The PT-PHC delivers a full range of physical therapy services including evaluation, planning, and providing PT treatment to children with physical disabilities. The PT-PHC records, and prepares reports on patient's treatment and progress. The PT-PHC works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, social workers, nutritionists, school personnel, and outside agencies to meet the therapy needs of the children served by the CCS Medical Therapy Program (MTP). The mission of the CCS MTP is to maximize the quality of life for special needs children through the provision of Physical and Occupational Therapy services including ongoing assessment, treatment and consultation to the child, family, and community.

Candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification at the Health Department may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $10,000. For more information regarding the Signing Bonus, please refer to Admin Procedures A.49.1 Employment Bonus.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

• Provides physical therapy treatments; gives instructions in home therapeutic exercise regimes to children, parents and other care providers.
• Keeps records and prepares reports on patients treatment and progress.
• Evaluates children from birth to age 21 with eligible orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions; administers appropriate testes including range of motion, manual muscle test, functional and developmental abilities tests sensory and neurological reflex tests.
• Plans physical therapy treatment program and sets appropriate goals and objectives.
• Confers with physicians, teachers, parents and other professional and non-professional staff to insure maximum benefits to the child in reaching therapy goals; cooperates with local health and educational authorities and community organizations in integrating programs for handicapped children.
• Assesses the need for durable medical equipment, orthotics and prosthetics. Designs and constructs adaptive equipment. Instructs the children and parents in proper use and care of this equipment.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Physical Therapist – Physically Handicapped Children

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of modern physical therapy techniques, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.
• Anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions and dysfunctions and kinesiology; basic pathology involved in cerebral palsy cases.
• Proper use and care of durable medical equipment, orthotics & prosthetics.

Skill and Ability to:

• Administer physical therapy treatments and exercises.
• Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.
• Read, understand and interpret physician's orders and instructions for therapy and the use of equipment.
• Write to keep records and prepare reports.
• Communicate orally in order to teach and instruct parents and children.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish

The skills necessary may be acquired through various types of education, training, and/or experience, typically:

Education:

Successful completion of course work and graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the Board of the American Physical Therapy Association.

AND

Experience:

Approximately two years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, preferably providing therapy to physically handicapped children.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency, travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Pursuant to Section 2630 of Business and Professions Code, possession of a valid, unexpired license to practice physical therapy issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at [phone] or [e-mail].