NEOGOV · 1 month ago
CCS Physical Therapist I/II (Extra Help)
Santa Maria, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$49.74/hr - $59.92/hrThe County of Santa Barbara Health Department is looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special healthcare needs. This role involves providing physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to children with physical disabilities in the California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates functional capabilities of infants, children, and adolescents with physical disabilities using appropriate assessment tools; establishes physical therapy treatment goals and plans of service; submits written goals and plans of service to CCS paneled physician for approval and prescription for treatment; selects physical therapy treatment techniques; constructs and/or recommends the purchase of adaptive equipment; and administers physical therapy to patients
Assists with Medical Therapy Unit specialty clinic planning and organization and presents patients, case histories, and treatment updates to clinic physicians
Prepares written evaluation reports, medical chart notes documenting services provided and patient response, and Patient Treatment Records for statistical and medical billing purposes
Instructs patients, parents, caregivers and educational providers on proper handling techniques and use of medical equipment to reinforce therapy treatment goals
Directs the therapy services provided by paraprofessional staff
Makes presentations to orient community agencies and groups to CCS Medical Therapy Services
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid Certificate of Licensure as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California within 30 days of hire date, OR
You must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved Physical Therapy education program AND provide verification that you are a Physical Therapist license applicant by the State of California (applicant status not to exceed four months)
Independent travel will be required
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required
Preferred
Experience providing Physical therapy to children with disabilities
A passion for working with children, including engaging with them at their level during therapy sessions
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, teachers, caregivers, physicians, and the CCS team
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong follow-up skills to ensure continuity of care
The ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of care
Benefits
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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Head Of Marketing
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