Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079

This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your applicationu00a0tou00a0this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.u00a0 + Application Opening: September 6, 2023 + Application Deadline: Continuous + Salary:u00a0$117,182u00a0- $165,022 (/Annual + Appointment Type:u00a0Permanent Civil Service (u00a0 + Recruitment ID:u00a0CCT-2556-H00079 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by ouru00a0City'su00a0commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees playu00a0an important roleu00a0not only in making ouru00a0Cityu00a0what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.u00a0 + Start with this required exam at + Then,submitu00a0anonline applicationu00a0 Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population. Duties Include + Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition + Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting + Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers + Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect + Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines + Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping + Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment + Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate + Participating in patient care meetings andu00a0performance improvement projects as assigned + Explainingu00a0treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home + Instructingu00a0students-in-training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments The 2556 Physical Therapist performs other related duties as assigned/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:u00a0 Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California Certain positions may also have Special Conditions in addition to the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code. Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision 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. Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment. A photocopy of 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 the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment. 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 Employment Applications (Applications and Minimum Qualifications) u00a0for considerations taken when reviewing applications.u00a0 Applicants mayu00a0be requiredu00a0tou00a0submitu00a0verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.u00a0If education or experience verification isu00a0required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, 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.u00a0 After application submission, candidatesu00a0deemedu00a0qualified must complete allu00a0subsequentu00a0steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.u00a0 Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%) The Training and Experience Evaluation is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of disease processes; Knowledge of physical therapy methods; Knowledge of safe and proper handling of patients; Ability to evaluate for treatment plan; Ability to perform tests; Ability to provide good customer service; and/oru00a0Communication skills. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be theRule of the List. 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 beu00a0established, so applicants can view the ranks, finalu00a0scoresu00a0and 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, uponu00a0request, onceu00a0the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referralsu00a0resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g.,u00a0as a result ofu00a0appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.u00a0 Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period ofu00a012 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply.u00a0 To find Departments which use this classification, please see the cityu2019su00a0Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments (FY2024-25 & FY2025-26 - FINAL 7.31.24.pdf) . 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. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website atu00a0 The terms of this announcement may beu00a0appealedu00a0under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must beu00a0submittedu00a0in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements,u00a0applicationsu00a0and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website atu00a0 Additionalu00a0informationu00a0regardingu00a0Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:u00a0u00a0 + Information About the Hiring Process ( + Conviction History + Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 + Equal Employment Opportunity ( + Disaster Service Worker + ADA Accommodation ( + Veterans Preference + 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.u00a0u00a0 Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible periodu00a0listedu00a0above. You do not need to reapply during this period.u00a0 If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, or 628-271-6709.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. 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.

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