City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, directs, plans, coordinates and participates in administering physical therapy treatments as prescribed by referring physicians; instructs therapists, student-in-training and non-professional personnel in elementary physical therapy rehabilitation techniques; may function as the department head; and performs related duties as required.

The Senior Physical Therapist is distinguished from the Physical Therapist classification in that positions at this level function in supervisory and administrative capacities, direct the work of employees in the latter classification and supervise the development and implementation of new physical therapy programs as needed.

Supervises subordinate physical therapists.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Directs therapists and students-in-training in administering therapy treatments as prescribed by referring physicians.

2. Instructs students-in-training and non-professional personnel in elementary physical and therapy rehabilitation, procedures and techniques.

3. Supervises Physical Therapists in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment plans; plans and administers physical therapy treatments to patients; coordinates with other personnel in order to achieve the maximum rehabilitation of patients; schedules patients for consultation with physician specialists.

Requires thorough working knowledge of: current physical therapy treatment methods, including exercises, manual muscle testing, range of motion, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and sterile techniques; indications and contraindications for treatment; pathology, anatomy and kinesiology; various types of walkers and crutches.

Requires ability to: instruct, train and supervise subordinates.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:
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.

License and Certification:
Requires registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Amended: 4/20/1981; 6/22/2015

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.