Physical Therapist

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. Learn more here. Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Physical Therapist (PT) vacancy within the Public Health Services Division (PHS) of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The Physical Therapist provides therapy for children and youth with disabilities receiving services through the Medical Therapy Program (MTP). They work in partnership with the patient, parents/guardians, and the Medical Therapy team. This role is essential in ensuring a welcoming, accessible, and supportive physical and occupational clinical therapy environment. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and providing direct therapeutic interventions Developing and implementing individualized plans with functional goals Assessing, recommending, and supporting procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Experience providing pediatric physical therapy services in a clinic, school, or other client-facing environment, including work with children and youth with special health care needs. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple evaluations, treatment sessions, equipment requests, and documentation efficiently. Flexibility and adaptability in handling varied work assignments and schedule changes. Strong, clear, and compassionate communication that supports teamwork and builds trust with patients, families, and colleagues. Ability to resolve conflict effectively while maintaining relationships with others. Strong commitment and demonstrated history of positive teamwork and collaboration with colleagues. There is currently one regular full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year. Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred but not required. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Winter Time Off 32.0 hour of Winter Time Off POSITION REQUIREMENTS Experience and Education: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is: Experience: None required. Education: Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university License or Certificate: * Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California. * OR Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) status: application for licensure has been filed and reviewed by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Licensure must be complete within 6 months of hire date. Must be able to provide proof that licensure has been filed and reviewed by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS This is a continuous recruitment, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. View the full job description, including example of duties and job requirements here: Physical Therapist. Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE. ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr