Supervising Physical/Occupational Therapist

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Alameda County Public Health Department, California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program, is recruiting for a SUPERVISING THERAPIST.

Join our dynamic, motivated and compassionate team.

$158,288.00 - $192,379.20 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 provide program planning, technical assistance, review and evaluation functions to direct client service delivery programs where such services are provided by community-based organizations (CBO's), contract service providers and/or County staff in a wide variety of service areas; to act as County liaison with service providers and funding sources and ensure that program regulations and procedures are followed; and to do related work as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a successful track record as a skilled occupational or physical therapist with knowledge of California Children's Services regulations, policies and guidelines; have demonstrated leadership through past experience with special projects, community groups, clinical preceptorships; and have excellent communication and mentoring skills and the ability to work with a diverse staff and client population.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-motivated and committed individual who can work in a busy clinical setting and consistently meet deadline. Additionally the ideal candidate will be:

• A capable leader with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Capable of cultivating and maintaining successful working relationships with a multitude of internal and external health care providers.
• A motivated and resourceful team player, who pays close attention to detail.
• Motivated to meet and exceed client needs while promoting honest and open communication with clients and their families.
• A self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public service.
• an exceptional organizer, consistently managing time and resources to appropriately prioritize and complete goals and assignments.
• Someone who takes personal satisfaction and pride contributing as a valued first-line supervisor planning and organizing work for a multi-disciplinary team of therapists providing direct client focused services in a Medical Therapy Unit.
• Well prepared to advance into a role as a supportive supervisor capable of training, coaching, counseling, and managing staff in order to optimize individual performance.
• Respected as an expert therapist who understands the relationships among assessments, therapy, and patient responses and is able to adeptly provide staff consultation in the management of patients.

SUPERVISING THERAPIST

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience as an Occupational Therapist or a Physical Therapist in an institutional or clinical setting, of which one year must have been in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy or other neuro-muscular or musculoskeletal conditions.

AND EITHER I

LICENSE

Licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or possession of a limited permit as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.

OR II

LICENSE

Licensure as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist License Applicant with the Physical Therapy Board of California.

HOW TO APPLY

DEADLINE: MONDAY AUGUST 10TH , 2026

Please apply through the Alameda County job board below. Applicants must complete and submit an Alameda County application and Supplemental questionnaire by AUGUST 10TH to be considered for the position.

https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=25&R2=5870&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.
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