Physical TherapistSr Physical Therapist California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts comprehensive pediatric physical therapy evaluations and ongoing assessments for Medical Therapy Program (MTP) clients (birth to 21) to determine functional status and therapy needs;
• Develops individualized treatment plans and measurable functional goals in collaboration with patients families and the interdisciplinary care team;
• Implements and adjusts therapeutic interventions to support patient progress toward established goals;
• Educates patients and families on treatment strategies including developing and reinforcing individualized home exercise and activity programs;
• Assesses recommends and fits adaptive equipment and splints; conducts home visits as needed to evaluate durable medical equipment needs.
• Coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team including physicians vendors and other support staff to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation services;
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of evaluations treatment plans interventions and patient progress in compliance with established standards;
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and attends required meetings clinics and patient care conferences;
• Represents the Medical Therapy Program in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process collaborating with school personnel and families; and
• Performs other related duties as required;

• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor providing advanced consultation training and support to therapy staff;
• Reviews evaluations treatment plans and documentation to ensure quality of care and compliance with applicable standards and regulations;
• Assumes lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor including coordinating staff activities and maintaining continuity of services.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

A bachelors degree from an accredited school of physical therapy or proof of equivalency.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a current valid Physical Therapist License issued by the State of California; or must be eligible to apply for and obtain a valid California Physical Therapist License within the probationary period. Once obtained a current valid California Physical Therapist License is a condition to continued employment.
• Possession of a valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
• Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire and is a condition to continued employment.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

A bachelors degree from an accredited school of physical therapy or proof of equivalency plus two (2) years of physical therapy experience; ORsuccessful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program and one year of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a current valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the State of California; or
• Must be eligible to apply for and obtain a valid California Physical Therapist License. Once obtained a current valid California Physical Therapy License is a condition to continued employment.
• Possession of a current valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance may be required.
• Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate by hire date and is a condition to continued employment.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

• human anatomy physiology and child development
• up-to-date physical therapy evaluation and assessment tools
• durable medical equipment
• evidencebased pediatric intervention and physical therapy techniques
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and their roles in pediatric therapy services

• evaluate patients from birth to age 21 and develop effective treatment plans functional goals and home exercise/activity programs
• adhere to clinical and programmatic documentation standards
• build and maintain effective working relationships with patients families physicians and team members
• communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• plan coordinate and oversee the work of others
• understand and address the sensory social and physical needs of children and youth living with complex medical conditions and physical disabilities and support their caregivers

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources Health Care Agency in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday May 14 2026

To apply online please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency 646 County Square Drive Ventura CA 93003.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION Qualifying:All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to move forward in the recruitment process.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.