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Senior Physical Therapist (2558)

Recruitment: RTF0124698-01101806

Published: August 30, 2022

Contact:

Eliot Watt - Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2558-Senior Physical Therapist
Salary range: $130,520.00 - $183,612.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Position Based Test
Rule: Rule of 3
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
 

About:

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is a large, acute care teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma Center, in the City and County of San Francisco. ZSFGH offers a comprehensive range of inpatient, ambulatory, skilled nursing, rehabilitative and community-oriented programs and is affiliated with the University of California - San Francisco. The Department of Public Health serves the culturally diverse, safety net, and underserved population of San Francisco.  

Role description

One full-time Senior Physical Therapist position at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital's Rehabilitation Services. 

Under the general direction of the clinic manager and the network administrator, the 2558 Senior Physical Therapist assists in directing, developing, and implementing physical therapy department goals. The role consists of direct supervision of PTs, PTA’s, and supportive staff. It includes regular participation and oversight of performance improvement projects and direct patient care within an acute care hospital and skilled nursing facility that serves a diverse patient population with complex rehabilitation needs. This role participates collaboratively with the executive administration, department leadership team, staff, and patients, assisting, as necessary, in ensuring the entire department’s operational needs are met.

Essential Functions 

  • Staffing  
  • Participation in the hiring process for direct reports 
  • Patient care  
  • Supervising and coaching professional and non-professional personnel in the delivery of therapy services at the acute and skilled nursing levels 
  • Using and applying various modalities and procedures 
  • Keeping accurate records for compliance, regulatory, and quality improvement projects 
  • Reviewing, developing, and implementing appropriate safety procedures 
  • Assisting in developing budgets and supply requests 
  • Other related duties as assigned/required 

How to qualify

Required Before Applying

  • Requires registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California
  • Requires three (3) years of experience in applying physical therapy rehabilitation techniques. Experience in applying specialized pediatric techniques is desirable in specified positions requiring work with children.

Desirable

  • Physical Therapy experience in an acute care and SNF level of care
  • Experience and familiarity with leading teams using Lean tools and methods
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills 
  • Understanding of metrics and key performance indicators related to patient-centered care  
  • Strong interest and desire to be involved in equity efforts at all levels  
  • Experience in performance improvement projects 
  • Commitment to maintaining a patient caseload  
  • Demonstrated desire to work on a multidisciplinary team 
  • Personal emphasis on continuing education, professional development 
  • Ability to work under stress with humility and empathy  
  • Experience serving the culturally diverse, safety net and underserved patient populations

Condition of Employment
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions.

  • Applicants who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain validity throughout the length of employment.
  • The valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame.
  • Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURES

  • Minimum Qualification Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying)
    Along with this application, applicants must complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed to compare an applicant's experience with the Minimum Qualifications of this position.
  • Examination (Weight: 100%)
    After this job ad is unpublished, qualified applicants will receive an online exam link. The exam evaluates relative knowledge, ability, and skill level in one or more of the following job-related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of disease processes and physical, mental, and emotional disabilities; knowledge and ability to conduct patient/client assessments; knowledge of physical therapy treatment methods; supervisory ability; knowledge of physical therapy practice requirements; knowledge of health and safety standards; interpersonal skills and ability; and oral and written communication ability.

Eligible List/Score Report
An examination score report will be published online for applicants to view rankings, final scores, and the number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. A confidential list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be twelve (12) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments that use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ASO-Level-Chart.pdf?documentID=21246.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Three Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Terms of Announcement
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods, and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information

Contact
Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.