Description
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Alameda County Public Health Department, California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program, is recruiting for SENIOR THERAPIST.
Join our dynamic, motivated and compassionate team.
$129,460.50-$157,326.00 Annually
Plus, an excellent benefits package!
ABOUT US
As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations.
We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators.
Learn more about us!
https://acphd.org/ccs/mtu-program/
THE POSITION
Under direction, to plan, organize and direct the work of pediatric occupational therapists, physical therapists and support staff in the California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP); to coordinate medical case management of occupational and/or physical therapy services; oversee administrative operational needs of the Medical Therapy Unit, and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Senior Therapists are found in California Children's Services (CCS) of the Family Health Services of the Public Health Department and report to a Supervising Therapist, Assistant Chief Therapist or Chief Therapist. They are distinguished from the Supervising Therapist in that the latter is the first-line supervisor exercising the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Senior Therapists perform coordination and lead activities under the direction of the Supervising Therapist, Assistant Chief Therapist or Chief Therapist.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1. Leads, orients, trains and assists in the evaluation of entry and journey level professional staff and supportive staff; assists in personnel selection; delegates classes to assigned staff; carries a caseload of patients in addition to lead responsibilities.
2. Conducts as needed physician clinics in the Medical Treatment Unit (MTU) for examination of clients, renewal of therapy orders, and referral to specialists for appropriate testing and intervention.
3. Acts as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) which involves coordinating with physical and occupational professional programs to place children for internships at the MTU's.
4. Interviews clients and their families/caregivers to administer the appropriate tests to assess neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. These evaluations may include but are not limited to: range of motion, muscle testing, perceptual abilities, activities of daily living, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, home evaluation, equipment needs, and feeding and pre-feeding evaluations.
5. Provides treatment and/or consultation based upon needs identified in the evaluation.
6. Attends Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to discuss integration of MTU-based therapy with school-based goals.
7. Keeps records and prepares reports on patient treatment and progress. Coordinates treatment with other services and outside agencies involved in patient care.
8. Attends and participates in staff conferences, training, and in-service sessions.
9. Acts as Supervising Therapist in his/her absence; assumes administrative duties as assigned; assists the Supervising Therapist in assigning duties to professional and supportive staff; communicates departmental needs.
10. Develops and coordinates in-service training to outside agencies (school districts, Regional Center) as needed.
11. Collaborates with the Supervising Therapist on school budget requests.
12. Keeps informed of current trends and new developments in the field; reads the professional literature; and participates in professional activities in the field.
13. Conducts intake appointments with new clients and families.
14. Reviews medical reports for determination of medically necessary PT and/or OT services and DME per CCS program guidelines; opens cases to MTP; authorizes/denies services to outside providers.
15. Assists MTP Supervising Therapist in the coordination of transition services for clients who are aging out of CCS.
16. Collaborates with internal and community partners to enhance systems of operation or managing DME.
17. Coordinates Alameda County CCS Power Mobility and Communication panels to ensure all referrals for power mobility and communications devices are appropriately processed.
SENIOR THERAPIST
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as an occupational or physical therapist in a California Children’s Services or pediatric setting.
AND
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited occupational or physical therapy professional program.
LICENSE:
Licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California or licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Some positions may require that you become a State approved California Children Services (CCS) Neuromotor Impairment Severity Score (NISS) trainer.
HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd , 2025
Please apply through the Alameda County job board below. Applicants must complete and submit an Alameda County application and Supplemental questionnaire by May 30th to be considered for the position.
https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=25&R2=5865&R3=01
NEW USERS can click on “New User Registration” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Send” tab to submit their application.
Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:
https://www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/ebc/
For your Health & Well-Being
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as an occupational or physical therapist in a California Children’s Services or pediatric setting.
AND
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited occupational or physical therapy professional program.
LICENSE:
Licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California or licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Some positions may require that you become a State approved California Children Services (CCS) Neuromotor Impairment Severity Score (NISS) trainer.
