PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR I

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH5843E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

No withhold will be allowed. Required education and experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Physical Therapy Supervisor I positions within the Department of Public Health. We are looking for someone who provides first-level supervision to physical therapists, therapy assistants, and other support staff who are treating acute or rehabilitative patients with physical or mental disease or injury. Incumbents may also provide administrative supervision to staff in the physical and occupational therapy services in a California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit.

For more information, please view the classification specification : Physical Therapy Supervisor I

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Physical Therapy Supervisor I?

• Plans, manages, and coordinates unit therapy programs with physicians, allied health personnel, teachers, families and agencies.
• Supervises subordinate therapists with a caseload of patients with varied diagnoses and complexity levels providing interventions, treatments, and services for acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services programs; may perform physical therapy assessment, evaluation and treatment, both in providing patient care and to demonstrate or model proper techniques and methods.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of assigned staff; establishes and adjusts work schedules and assignments to maintain adequate staffing levels and responds to fluctuating workloads; assigns caseloads based on available staff and individual therapy needs of patients; reviews the quality and adequacy of therapy services provided by the therapy staff and implements corrective measures when necessary; evaluates employee performance and prepares performance evaluations; makes recommendations on hiring, promotion, transfers, work improvement and discharge; resolves problems of employee grievances and discipline; serves as a resource person to the therapy staff regarding unusual or difficult therapy problems by consulting with, demonstrating, or performing evaluation and treatment procedures.
• Develops and modifies therapy treatment programs based upon review of patient records, results of therapy treatments, introduction of new medical and surgical procedures and review of professional literature.
• Plans and conducts meetings with the therapy staff for the purpose of sharing and eliciting technical and administrative information sharing in the resolution of problems and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Supervises clinical training of students in the areas of patient assessment, evaluation, and treatment and provides for staff development through in-service training, rotating assignments and making arrangements for attendance at special conferences, seminars, or college education courses.
• Plans and recommends space, equipment, and staffing to support therapy services in an assigned area.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California*.

-OR-
Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the educational standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California*.

-AND-
Three (3) years of experience in the practice of physical therapy.

OPTION II: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California*.

-OR-
Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the educational standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California*.
-AND-
A Master's degree* in physical therapy, public health, special education or in a related field.

-AND-
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of physical therapy.

LICENSE :
A current license to practice as a Physical Therapist, issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California, without limitations or restrictions.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed for the Physical Therapist License . Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Requirements to Qualify. Provide the information at the time of filing or e-mail to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS :
3 - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* * To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

• Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
  
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Clinical pediatric experience working with children with special needs as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience providing staff development through in-service training, rotating assignments and making arrangements for attendance at special conferences, seminars, or college education courses.
• Experience supervising clinical training of students in the areas of patient assessment, evaluation, and treatment.
• Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS).

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be added on the Eligible List (hiring list).

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION & VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY :

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments .

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number : PH5843E

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous