Physical Therapist I / II - California Children Services

Salary : $96,977.99 - $149,103.65 Annually

Location : Throughout Riverside County

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 25-73446-02JH

Department : Public Health

Division : CCS Therapy

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

Physical Therapist I / II - California Children Services

Moreno Valley, Murrieta, & Indio Medical Therapy Unit

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Public Health Department - California Children's Services has openings for Full-Time permanent Physical Therapists. This position will provide therapy for disabled pediatric children and youth from birth to twenty-one years of age. This position will work a 9 / 80 schedule from Monday - Friday 7 : 30am to 5 : 00pm.

Physical Therapists provide assessments and plan physical therapy treatments to treat disabilities, injuries and diseases through functional activity training such as gait and transfer training, exercise, soft tissue mobilization and the effective use of properties of water, heat, sound waves and electricity; they enhances the functional independence and health of patients; and perform other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess the functional status of the patient through the use of objective evaluative techniques such as, but not limited to, manual muscle testing, ROM, sensory testing, gait analysis, bed mobility and transfer assessment, and balance and coordination.
• Establish short and long-term treatment goals in conjunction with the patient and the physician.
• Administer active, passive, and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, and postural exercises; provide gait and other muscle training exercises in order to improve coordination and mobility; provide hydrotherapy treatments, including wound assessment, wound care, dressings, and debridement; perform massage, soft tissue mobilization, and joint mobilization.
• Apply modality treatments of cryotherapy, ultrasound, traction, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultraviolet, and interferential.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers regarding home exercise programs and safety with functional activities; assessment, instruction and application of orthotics and prosthetics, and educate patient in their proper use and care
• Educate patients in proper technique for bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, sitting, and standing balance; recommend use of appropriate assistive devices for ambulation.
• Observe patient response, progress in treatment, and reassessment of goals.
• Complete appropriate daily documentation in the medical record regarding patient's response to treatment and progress; complete Medicare and Medi-Cal documentation for treatment authorizations; participate in interdisciplinary conferences; assist in maintaining the environment of care.
• Provide in-service education to staff on posture, body mechanics, lifting, positioning, various therapy related topics, and other topics as required; participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning; maintain age specific competency; may serve as clinical instructor for physical therapy interns.
• Wound Care Assignment : Evaluate, manage, and treat patients who are at risk for integumentary disruption or who present partial or full thickness wounds including, but not limited to, sharp debridement of devitalized tissue; educate patients in self-wound management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

The principles and methods of assessment of function and treatment planning in physical therapy and the roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant as they relate to improving the functional independence of the patient; neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, human development, and of the modalities; the objectives of physical therapy treatment; the operation of therapeutic equipment including ultraviolet, ultrasound, traction, hydrotherapy, negative-pressure wound therapy, electrical stimulation, soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques, safety techniques for functional activities, and indications and contraindications for various treatment modalities.; general knowledge of related therapeutic disciplines, occupational therapy and speech pathology, and their objectives.

Ability to :

Communicate and educate patients, family and staff regarding physical therapy treatments; complete medical record documentation and statistics; assess and understand the impact of complex social situations on functional independence.

License :

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board with the State of California. (Persons eligible for license may be employed pending successful performance on the licensing examination.)

Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association

Job Competencies / Work Performance Measures :

Physical Therapists must maintain age specific / diagnosis related competencies, technical skills, and competencies.

Works independently and seeks out additional responsibilities beyond the normal scope of the job.

Works to improve customer service.

Maintains flexibility in coping with a high volume of patients.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required for this position.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty :

jholfort@rivco.org / 951-955-5558.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

A new member is defined as any of the following :

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note :

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY :

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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Do you possess a license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board with the State of California. (Persons eligible for license may be employed pending successful performance on the licensing examination.)

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Do you possess a Basic Life Support certificate issued by the American Heart Association?

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Are you a current RUHS / County of Riverside regular, temporary or per diem employee?

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How many years of experience do you have as a license as a Physical Therapist?

Required Question