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The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Official class title: Occupational/Physical Therapist
Positions are located in the Health & Human Services Agency and the Sheriff's Department.Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.
Interviews for the Health & Human Services Agency will take place on Tuesdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.
Future Salary Increases
**July 2024 - 3.6% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 0.85% Market Increase)
To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: PHS Strat Plan 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (sandiegocounty.gov).
The San Diego Sheriff's Department seeks candidates for Physical Therapist located in a detention facility. Incumbents are responsible for developing rehabilitative programs and assisting incarcerated individuals.
For additional information regarding the position with the Sheriff's Department, please contact: Brenda Rodriguera, Human Resources Specialist at brenda.rodriguera@sdsheriff.org.
For a complete listing of the job duties and responsibilities including disclosures on working conditions, and required education and experience for the class, please click here.
The County of San Diego offers great benefits and a rewarding career through personal and professional growth. Some of the benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental & vision insurance, flexible benefit plan, deferred compensation, a retirement plan and a lot more.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Note: If hired, graduates of accredited or approved schools of physical therapy that have filed an application for a license with PTBC must obtain their license within six (6) months from the time of hire, or be terminated from County Service. Physical therapy applicants, who are licensed Physical Therapists in another state besides California, must show proof of application for licensure as a physical therapist with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Physical Therapy Board of California. These Physical Therapist license applicants must obtain their license as provided in the California Business and Professions Code; Division 2; Chapter 5.7; Section 2636.5 and Section 2639 or they will be terminated from County service.
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be in contact with violent, contagious, or unpredictable patients. Incumbents will be required to make periodic visits to clients' homes.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be placed on asix (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
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