PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PHYSICAL THERAPY (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME)

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center
Bargaining Unit: 01

Under general supervision and using clinical expertise, evaluates the physical therapy needs of inpatients and outpatients in a hospital or California Children's Services (CCS) setting. Develops, implements, and documents treatment plans and goals to meet patient needs and acts as a clinical resource specialist to other therapists.
Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.
Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.
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Patient Care
Performs complex patient care tasks under minimal supervision with advanced skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and treatment interventions;
Examines, evaluates, and tests individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health and movement-related conditions;
Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions to alleviate movement-related impairments, functional limitations and disabilities, including but not limited to: therapeutic exercise; movement-related functional training; gait training; manual therapy including soft tissue and joint mobilization; therapeutic massage; debridement and wound care; and physical agent, mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities;
Evaluates for, recommends, applies and, as appropriate, fabricates movement-related assistive, adaptive, protective, prosthetic and supportive devices and equipment, and trains patients in their use;
Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training;
Performs indirect patient care duties that may include: communicating/coordinating care with patients, families/caregivers, and other professionals; discharge planning; documenting all elements of patient management; participating in patient care conferences; reviewing medical records; charging for patient care; Works to prevent injury, impairment, movement-related functional limitation or disability including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and quality of life for all age groups;
Serves as consultant in an area of clinical specialty to staff therapists;
May act as a clinical liaison in specialty clinics.

Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy students and interns, Therapy Technicians, students and volunteers as assigned, and conducts clinical competencies for same;
Provides clinical guidance to other Physical Therapists in areas of expertise;
Assists Physical Therapist III with training of staff therapists, assistants and students;
Leads other therapists working on special projects or who are assigned to satellite facilities;
Provides orientation and training of new service personnel.

Administrative Tasks
Assumes selected responsibilities of other staff during temporary absences;
Assists in the day to day operations of assigned service;
Assists with development and implementation of service policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Participates in internal and external professional and educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth;
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through two (2) years of clinical experience as a physical therapist in two (2) or more specialty areas relevant to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and/or in pediatric therapy.
A valid license, or proof of application for licensing, from the Physical Therapy Board of California to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
Principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of physical therapy;
Pathologies and injuries that result in physical impairment;
Regulatory practice requirements;
Basic business aspects of therapy services, such as utilization management, charging practices and regulatory compliance;
Basic principles of clinical supervision and clinical instruction.

Evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgments;
Lead other therapists and aides;
Instruct and provide consultation to therapists and other team members in designated clinical specialty;
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other health professionals;
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Do you possess a license to practice as a Physical Therapist in California, or status as a Physical Therapist license applicant, issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California?
How many years of clinical experience do you possess in the Physical Therapy Services field?
Please describe your clinical experience as a Physical Therapist. Please identify the hospital you are currently working at. Valley Medical Center
Public Health CCS
VA Health Care System
Do you possess physical therapist clinical experience at the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare System?
If you marked yes on the above question, please list the hospital(s) in the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare System you have clinical experience at? California Children's Services
Hospital Acute Care
Rehab Inpatient
Home Health
Private Practice Clinic
Skilled Nursing Facility
Student Practice Only
The Department of California Children's Services (CCS) serves children who have disabling conditions, generally neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. If you answered yes to the above question, describe your experience working with adolescents and young adults with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
Do you possess experience using EPIC or other medical record software programs?
Please describe your experience using EPIC or other medical record software programs. California Children's Services (CCS)
Hospital Acute Care
Outpatient Orthopedics
Rehab Inpatient

Please select any specialized Physical Therapy certification that you possess. Hand Therapy
Lymphedema Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., Public Health -California Children's Services
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SCVHC - O'Connor Hospital
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