Physical Therapist II

Job Description and Duties

The Physical Therapist II supervises the staff assigned to the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Departments. The incumbent is responsible for overall planning, training, supervision, evaluation and day-to-day operation of the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Department. Responsible for the provision of Physical Therapy consultation, evaluation and services to individuals as ordered by physician. Provides treatment in the areas of motor function and development, mobility and ambulation skills. Also assesses the need for adaptive equipment, mobility aids, seating and positioning systems and therapy interventions as needed.

Will also consider the Physical Therapist I, DMH & DDS classification.
The Physical Therapist I is responsible for the provision of Physical Therapy consultation, evaluation and services to clients as ordered by physician. Provide back-up services for those individuals whose primary therapist is absent from this facility. Provide treatment in the areas of motor function and development, mobility and ambulation skills. Also assess the need for adaptive equipment, mobility aids, seating and positioning systems and therapy intervention as needed.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ongoing interaction and contact with individuals, nursing staff, other disciplines, and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. May require prolonged sitting and the use of computers and telephones.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678),  proof of the legal requirements for the practice of physical therapy in California,  and  copy of degree/transcripts (if using education to meet MQs for Physical Therapist II). Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Job Control Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time . In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appo intment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at

*** If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript or verification of original diploma will be required prior to appointment. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation .
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Examination Information and Cutoff Dates

To take the examination and obtain list eligibility for either position , please click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser and follow the instructions provided:
Physical Therpist II

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Physical Therpist I

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first cutoff date will be 10/01/2026 with cutoff’s every month thereafter and may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.