Salary : $103,459.20 - $123,635.20 Annually
Location : Health and Human Services Agency - 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 05/26/2026

The Position
Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Physical Therapist (PT) vacancy within the Public Health Services Division (PHS) of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).

The Physical Therapist provides therapy for children and youth with disabilities receiving services through the Medical Therapy Program (MTP). They work in partnership with the patient, parents/guardians, and the Medical Therapy team. This role is essential in ensuring a welcoming, accessible, and supportive physical and occupational clinical therapy environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and providing direct therapeutic interventions
• Developing and implementing individualized plans with functional goals
• Assessing, recommending, and supporting procurement of durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience providing pediatric physical therapy services in a clinic, school, or other client-facing environment, including work with children and youth with special health care needs.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple evaluations, treatment sessions, equipment requests, and documentation efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling varied work assignments and schedule changes.
• Strong, clear, and compassionate communication that supports teamwork and builds trust with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively while maintaining relationships with others.
• Strong commitment and demonstrated history of positive teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.

There is currently one regular full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year. Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred but not required.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Winter Time Off:

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
• 32.0 hour of Winter Time Off

POSITION REQUIREMENTSExperience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
None required.

Education:
Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university
License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

OR

Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) status: application for licensure has been filed and reviewed by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Licensure must be complete within 6 months of hire date. Must be able to provide proof that licensure has been filed and reviewed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

This is a continuous recruitment, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.

1. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis.

2. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview.

3. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description, including example of duties and job requirements here: Physical Therapist..

Benefits

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

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Tell us about your experience working with pediatric clients, including children and youth with special health care needs. How have you assessed and recommended durable medical equipment (DME) or orthotics to support function, mobility, or participation?
03

What excites you most about the opportunity to work as a Physical Therapist in the Medical Therapy Program, and how do your skills, values, and experiences make you a strong fit for this role?
04

Give an example of how you collaborated with occupational therapists, medical providers, or other team members to coordinate care. What role did you play, and how did you ensure alignment across the team? Include in your example a conflict or challenge that arose and how you worked through it.
05

Share an example of how you manage clinical documentation while balancing a full caseload. What strategies help you stay organized and ensure accuracy and timeliness?
06

What does it mean to you to provide equitable, culturally responsive care to children and youth with special healthcare needs? Please share an example from your practice that highlights an equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive approach.
07

If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question