Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079

Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079 Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Department: Public Health Job class: 2556-Physical Therapist Salary range: $117,182.00 - $165,022.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service Hours: Full-time Exam type: Continuous Rule: Rule of the List List type: Entrance The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare, valuing diversity in its workforce. Employees work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity across race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 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. Qualifications Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association within two (2) weeks of hire and maintaining validity throughout employment. All applicants will be considered under federal, state, and local laws, as well as the City and County of San Francisco's commitment to equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including cancer history), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Francisco-Department-of-Public-Health