Inpatient Senior Physical Therapist

Description

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Senior Physical Therapist evaluates referred patients and designs, coordinates, and administers comprehensive physical therapy programs to support rehabilitation goals. This role provides leadership through the training, and mentoring of staff physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and students, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a clinically skilled and experienced physical therapist with strong leadership and mentoring abilities. They demonstrate sound clinical judgment, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to guide and develop team members.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

CERTIFICATION PAY: Incumbents in the Physical Therapist and Sr. Physical therapist classification may be eligible for certification pay at a rate of $0.80 per hour up to a maximum of three (3) certifications.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital

Senior Physical Therapist is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this or similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: April 23, 2026
CLOSING DATE: May 8, 2026

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts evaluations and ongoing assessments to determine patients’ physical and functional status;
• Establishes realistic, precaution-based functional goals based on physician referral and clinical evaluation;
• Performs appropriate physical therapy tests within scope of practice;
• Plans and implements therapeutic exercise programs and interventions, modifying as needed;
• Applies and adjusts adaptive equipment and splints;
• Documents patient status, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with standards;
• Participates in quality improvement activities;
• Attends staff meetings, clinics, and patient rounds as assigned;
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, providing advanced guidance and support to therapy staff;
• Reviews and provides oversight of evaluations, treatment plans, and documentation to ensure quality and compliance;
• Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on complex or high-risk cases;
• Assumes lead responsibilities, including staff oversight and coordination of services, in the absence of a supervisor; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

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

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited school of physical therapy, or proof of equivalency; and two (2) years of physical therapy experience

OR

• Successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program; and one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist

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 of continued employment
• Possess a current, valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by first day of employment and maintain it thereafter
• Physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Live scan fingerprinting clearance will be required prior to appointment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of:the principles of human anatomy and physiology; administering various types of physical therapy treatment utilizing manual therapy techniques, exercise, and equipment; and departmental processes and procedures.

Working ability to:establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and co-workers; plan and supervise the work of others; and communicate effectively orally and in written form.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

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 applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

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 Maritza David by e-mail at Maritza.David@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5162.

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.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• County of Ventura

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