Physical Therapist - Citywide CCT 2556

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening: September 6, 2023
• Application Deadline: Continuous
• Salary: $115,440 - $162,578
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: CCT-2556-H00079

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health continuously accepts applications for all permanent Physical Therapist positions. Rather than publishing separate job ads for every current and future position, this job ad collects applications for all of them. Positions may be available in a variety of settings including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, Health at Home Program, and in community-centered outpatient clinics serving children and young adults at the California Children Services Medical Therapy Program.

To apply please complete the two steps below:

1. Complete the required exam at https://forms.gle/81CRtDAteq8vUuER7; AND
2. Complete and submit an online application by clicking the "Apply Now" button

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

Duties Include

• 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
• Performing other related duties as assigned/required

⚠️REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING⚠️

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

Certain positions may also have Special Conditions in addition to the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

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. Eligibles 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.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures

• Examination (Weight: 100%)
  Applicants must submit the Required Exam linked in this job ad. The exam assesses experience.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List/Score Report
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/. Candidates will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire from the list may re-apply.

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. Email communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all domains at https://sfdhr.org/ccsf-email-extensions. Applicants are responsible for contacting the Analyst to update their email address. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 
• Conviction History 
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• Veterans Preference 
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, [email protected] 628-271-6709. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

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.