Medical Therapy Unit Clinic Chief Therapist Manager (...

2/2/2026: Revision to consider relevant licenses from other states within the United States. No need to reapply. The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.u00a0 This is a Position-Based Test conductedu00a0in accordance withu00a0CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the Cityu2019s hiring process here:u00a0 + Application Opening:u00a0January 9, 2026 + Application Deadline:u00a0Application filing will close onu00a0February 5, 2026 + Salary:u00a00923 Manager II ( (Range A Salary between $146,718u00a0and $187,252) + Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service ( + Recruitment ID:u00a0PBT-0923-163222 Becoming au00a0Cityu00a0employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for theu00a0City,u00a0youu2019reu00a0choosing a job with purpose.u00a0 The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the Cityu2019s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may beu00a0utilizedu00a0to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list.u00a0 The San Francisco California Children Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a program under Childrenu2019s Medical Services (CMS) that provides physical and occupational therapy, medical case management, and utilization review for specialty medical care to children with certain eligible handicapping or catastrophic conditions ages birth to 21 years at the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) sites. The MTU Clinic Chief Therapist Manager serves as the primary therapy consultant assisting the CCS Medical Director to determine eligibility for CCS therapy services and to authorize related services according to State program medical criteria. The Chief Therapist plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the provision of physical and occupational therapy services to children with CCS-eligible disabling conditions. This position combines leadership, administrative responsibilities, and direct patient care. Essential Duties Program Management & Operations u2013 Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the Medical Therapy Unit + Oversees program development to provide high quality therapy services including appropriate communications with clients/families and coworkers and meeting professional and program requirements for documentation + Develops internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvement in workflow and quality assurance + Prepares annual budget and assist fiscal team with management of Pos, invoices, and other fiscal related tasks for the MTU Supervision & Staff Development - Supervises direct reports including Senior Occupational Therapist, Senior Physical Therapist, and clerical staff + Supervises Medical Therapy Unit staff including training, professional development, and delegation of tasks + Leads hiring for Medical Therapy Unit staff + Evaluates staff performance by following guidelines for annual performance reviews and providing regular feedback for growth and career advancement Compliance & Standards - Ensures that all services are delivered in compliance with CCS policies and procedures, as well as relevant state and federal regulations + Assures that the Medical Therapy Unit is compliant with regulations and requirements of California Department of Health Care Services, California Children's Services (DHCS/CCS), Medi-Cal, professional standards, licensure requirements, and CCSF/DPH standards and requirements + Develops procedures and ensures adherence to best practices in pediatric therapy + Provides subject matter expertise to CCS leadership on policy development affecting Medical Therapy Unit service delivery Clinical Leadership u2013 Demonstrates clinical expertise within and outside the department + Participates in statewide work groups to establish best practices + Collaborate with school administrators and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to the child's care + Directs research applicable to therapy services + Represents the department in intra and interagency committees, workgroups, and meetings, including presentations and trainings regarding the program at the local, regional, and state levels + Coordinates and manages Medical Therapy Conferences Interdisciplinary Collaboration u2013 Collaborates with clients, caregivers, and CCS staff to develop and implement individualized care plans + Offers recommendations for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) like orthotics, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices + Provides consultation to CCS Case Managers, Medical Directors, Medical Consultants, and others as needed regarding client services + Assists with the development of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and Interagency Agreements (IAA) in collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School District, managed health plans, and DHCS Equity u2013 Prioritizes equitable outcomes for clients and staff + Applies the tenets of racial humility, health & social equity, and health disparities to procedure development and policy recommendations + Prioritize equity processes in MTU infrastructure to achieve equitable outcomes for clients as well as staff + Works with culturally diverse staff and communities, including but not limited to marginalized communities, Medi-Cal patient populations, minorities, immigrants, etc. + Fosters and nurtures a climate that imbues inclusive excellence and diversity, promoting equity, and addressing racial, health, and social disparities Direct Patient Care u2013 As needed, participates in the direct treatment of patients + Administering therapeutic evaluations, providing treatment sessions, and monitoring the child's progress towards therapy goals + Builds rapport with patients and families The Medical Therapy Unit Clinic Chief Therapist Manager (0923 Manager II) may perform other duties as assigned or required. Please note that incumbents in this classification mayu00a0be requiredu00a0to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHRu2019s website:u00a0u00a0 License: Possession of a valid, current Occupational Therapist License issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy ORu00a0Possession of a valid, current Physical Therapist License issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. u00a0 Applicants meeting all other qualifications who possess a valid equivalent license issued from another state within the United States may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be hired until they obtain a valid license from the appropriate California licensing board. Applicants should research and understand all policies and procedures related to transferring a license from their current state to California. + Out-of-State Application for Licensure as a Licensed Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Board of California ( + Out-of-State Application for Licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapist - California Board of Occupational Therapy One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring: + Advanced Practice Certifications + Certifications in applicable treatment techniques including but not limited to Neurodevelopment Treatment and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation + Two years supervising physical therapists and/or occupational therapists or supervising in a therapy setting + Experience treating pediatric patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions + Strong clinical, technical, and communication skills Verification of Education and Experience:u00a0 Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Reviewu00a0SF Careers Employmentu00a0Applications (Applications and Minimum Qualifications) u00a0for considerations taken when reviewing applications.u00a0u00a0 Applicants mayu00a0be requiredu00a0tou00a0submitu00a0verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If educationu00a0or experienceu00a0verification isu00a0required, information on how to verify educationu00a0and experienceu00a0requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found atu00a0 Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Selection Procedures:u00a0 After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.u00a0 Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation (Weight: 100%)u00a0 After this job ad is unpublished, qualified applicants will receive an online exam link. The exam is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicaid rules and regulations, including eligibility, documentation, and compliance standards; Knowledge of professional therapy standards relevant to occupational and physical therapy evaluation and treatment; Knowledge of occupational and physical therapy practices specific to pediatric populations, including assessment, treatment and developmental considerations across conditions; Ability to establish & maintain working relations with other DPH divisions, local, state, and federal officials and regulatory agencies; Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of program administration including planning, budget, staffing, development and evaluation The T&E will be emailed to the address listed on the candidateu2019s online application. Candidates will be required to respond to the T&E in the time frame indicated and must submit the completed questionnaire as directed in order to have it evaluated. Responses cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their T&E responses. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training & Experience Evaluation to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification:u00a0 The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of the List.u00a0 Eligible List/Score Report:u00a0 A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. 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 six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.u00a0 Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:u00a0 Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, timeu00a0periodsu00a0and other particulars, except when superseded by federal,u00a0stateu00a0or local laws,u00a0rulesu00a0or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website atu00a0 The terms of this announcement may beu00a0appealedu00a0under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is u2018abuse of discretionu2019 or u2018no rationalu00a0basisu2019u00a0foru00a0establishingu00a0the position description, the minimumu00a0qualificationsu00a0and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must beu00a0submittedu00a0directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.u00a0 Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:u00a0 + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity ( + Disaster Service Worker + ADA Accommodation ( + Veterans Preference + Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams + Right to Work (to Work) + Copies of Application Documents + Diversity Statement (more-,Diversity Statement,-The City and) Where to Applyu00a0 All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must beu00a0submittedu00a0through our online portal. Please visitu00a0begin your application process.u00a0u00a0 Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.u00a0 Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at theu00a0City Career Center at City Hall (, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.u00a0 Ensure your application information isu00a0accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.u00a0 Applicants will receive a confirmation email fromu00a0that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants shouldu00a0retainu00a0this confirmation email for their records.u00a0Failure to receive this email means that the online application was notu00a0submittedu00a0or received.u00a0 If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Steven Scoles at or (628) 271-6828.u00a0 We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.u00a0 Position #:u00a001100385 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.

Created: 2026-02-05