Inpatient Senior Physical Therapist
Ventura County, Santa Paula, CA, United States
Position
Senior Physical Therapist evaluates referred patients and designs, coordinates, and administers comprehensive physical therapy programs to support rehabilitation goals. The role also provides leadership through the training and mentoring of staff physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and students, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice.
Responsibilities
Conducts evaluations and ongoing assessments to determine patients’ physical and functional status.
Establishes realistic, precaution-based functional goals based on physician referral and clinical evaluation.
Performs appropriate physical therapy tests within scope of practice.
Plans and implements therapeutic exercise programs and interventions, modifying as needed.
Applies and adjusts adaptive equipment and splints.
Documents patient status, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with standards.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Attends staff meetings, clinics, and patient rounds as assigned.
Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, providing advanced guidance and support to therapy staff.
Reviews and provides oversight of evaluations, treatment plans, and documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on complex or high‑risk cases.
Assumes lead responsibilities, including staff oversight and coordination of services, in the absence of a supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education, Training, and Experience
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of physical therapy, or proof of equivalency, and two (2) years of physical therapy experience.
OR successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program, and one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a current valid Physical Therapist License issued by the State of California, or eligibility to obtain one within the probationary period.
Current, valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by the first day of employment and maintenance thereafter.
Physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Live scan fingerprinting clearance before appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of human anatomy and physiology, administering various types of physical therapy treatment utilizing manual therapy techniques, exercise, and equipment, and departmental processes and procedures.
Working ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and co‑workers; plan and supervise the work of others; and communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Department and Agency
Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital
Benefits and Incentives
Educational incentive: 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
Bilingual incentive may be available depending on operational need and certification of skill.
Certification pay: $0.80 per hour up to a maximum of three (3) certifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Senior Physical Therapist evaluates referred patients and designs, coordinates, and administers comprehensive physical therapy programs to support rehabilitation goals. The role also provides leadership through the training and mentoring of staff physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and students, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice.
Responsibilities
Conducts evaluations and ongoing assessments to determine patients’ physical and functional status.
Establishes realistic, precaution-based functional goals based on physician referral and clinical evaluation.
Performs appropriate physical therapy tests within scope of practice.
Plans and implements therapeutic exercise programs and interventions, modifying as needed.
Applies and adjusts adaptive equipment and splints.
Documents patient status, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with standards.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Attends staff meetings, clinics, and patient rounds as assigned.
Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, providing advanced guidance and support to therapy staff.
Reviews and provides oversight of evaluations, treatment plans, and documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on complex or high‑risk cases.
Assumes lead responsibilities, including staff oversight and coordination of services, in the absence of a supervisor.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education, Training, and Experience
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of physical therapy, or proof of equivalency, and two (2) years of physical therapy experience.
OR successful completion of an internship program with the hiring department or an equivalent training program, and one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of a current valid Physical Therapist License issued by the State of California, or eligibility to obtain one within the probationary period.
Current, valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by the first day of employment and maintenance thereafter.
Physical ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Live scan fingerprinting clearance before appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of human anatomy and physiology, administering various types of physical therapy treatment utilizing manual therapy techniques, exercise, and equipment, and departmental processes and procedures.
Working ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and co‑workers; plan and supervise the work of others; and communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Department and Agency
Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital
Benefits and Incentives
Educational incentive: 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
Bilingual incentive may be available depending on operational need and certification of skill.
Certification pay: $0.80 per hour up to a maximum of three (3) certifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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