Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I - Yucca Valley

Salary : $100,027.20 - $137,716.80 Annually
Location : Yucca Valley, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19411-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 05/30/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


The Job
The California Children's Services (CCS) section of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I to supervise the day-to-day work of Therapists and plan and implement therapy programs for the physical and occupational rehabilitation of children at medical therapy units. Duties include chart utilization reviews, quality assurance, and policy and procedure development; establishing and maintaining tracking systems to meet state guidelines; supervising and evaluating staff work performance and staff productivity; conducting staff conferences; advising therapists on treatment options; associating and corroborating with the school personnel, physicians and providers; engaging in the provision of team-centered care; and planning and implementing therapy programs for children with neurological and/or orthopedic impairments.
The current vacancy exists in Yucca Valley. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies within the DPH as they occur throughout the County.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over fifty (50) pounds.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required to perform treatment services during home site visits as needed. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both of the following licensure and experience requirements:
Licensure : Applicants must meet one of the following licensure options:

• Option 1: Possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC), -or-
• Option 2: Possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (BOT).

- AND -

Experience : Applicants must meet one of the following experience options:

• Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or a licensed Occupational Therapist in a California Children's Services program, -or-
• Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or licensed Occupational Therapist in a rehabilitation setting.

Desired Qualifications


The ideal candidate will possess experience working in a CCS program and/or with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management.

Supervisory experience leading licensed Physical and/or Occupational Therapists is highly desirable (i.e., hiring, firing, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off).


Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.


Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the


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Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Qualifying Licensure Options: I qualify for this position under the following licensure option:

• Option 1: YES, I possess and maintain a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Option 2: YES, I possess and maintain a valid license as an Occupational Therapist
• NO, I do not qualify under either license option as described above.

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License Information: If you answered YES to Option 1 or Option 2 in Supplemental Question #2 (above), indicate your Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license number and expiration date.

Example: PT 32618, Expires 08/2024. Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess a Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist license.
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Qualifying Experience Options: I qualify for this position under the following experience option: NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Option A: YES, I possess one (1) of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or a licensed Occupational Therapist in a California Children's Services program.
• Option B: YES, I possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist or licensed Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation setting.
• NO, I do not qualify under either experience option as described above.

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Licensed Physical and/or Occupational Therapist Experience: If you answered YES to Option A or Option B in Supplemental Question #4 (above), describe below your experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and/or licensed Occupational Therapist in a California Children's Services program or rehabilitation setting. Please note that experience prior to obtaining a valid license as a Physical and/or Occupational Therapist is not considered qualifying experience. Must describe below your duties performed. Also, indicate the position title, name of the employer/location, employment dates, and whether it was California Children's Services agency, public or private pediatric rehabilitation agency, or other public or private rehabilitation agency.

Example:
1. Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health/Ontario, 11/2018-Present:Supervised 6 Physical Therapists and 4 Occupation Therapists.
Assigned/reviewed/evaluated work, advised on work problems, wrote/signed off on work performance evaluations, approved time off, implemented disciplinary action, and made final hiring decisions. NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Supervisory Experience: Describe below any full-scope supervisory experience as a licensed Physical Therapist and/or licensed Occupational Therapist in a California Children's Services program and/or rehabilitation setting that you possess. Must describe below your experience in hiring, firing, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules, and approving time off. Also, indicate the position title, name of the employer, employer, employment dates, and number and type of staff supervised per shift.

Example:
1. Supervising Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapist I, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health/Ontario, 11/2018-Present:Supervised 6 Physical Therapists and 4 Occupation Therapists.
Assigned/reviewed/evaluated work, advised on work problems, wrote/signed off on work performance evaluations, approved time off, implemented disciplinary action, and made final hiring decisions. NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Experience: Indicate which of the following supervisory tasks you have performed (check ALL that apply):

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Train staff
• Approve leave time/time off requests
• Develop/change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work performance evaluations (WPE) for supervisor's signature (another supervisor is responsible for signing off the WPE)
• Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
• Write and sign work performance evaluations
• Interview candidates for hiring
• Recommend candidates for hiring
• Make final hiring decisions
• Recommend disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations/firing, etc.)
• Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations/firing, etc.)
• N/A - I do not possess any of the supervisory experience as described above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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