Physical Therapist

Solano County

$105K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Registered Physical Therapist License
  • Demonstrated competency in physical therapy skills
  • No prior experience required, open to new graduates
  • Ability to adapt therapy plans based on patient evaluation
  • Willingness to work with diverse patient backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Plan and administer physical therapy treatments accordingly
  • Evaluate patient progress and therapy goals effectively
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about treatment plans
  • Establish home and school therapy programs as needed
  • Recommend necessary therapeutic equipment for patients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care including dental and vision
  • Flexible spending and deferred compensation plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to a retirement plan
Full Job Description
Salary : $105,117.38 - $127,770.84 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-433120-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Public Health Svcs Div
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THE POSITION

The Physical Therapist plans and administers physical therapy to clients with physical disability; administers direct treatment; educates patient, families, caregivers, and others involved; establishes home and school programs; evaluates patient, progress, and therapy plans and goals; evaluates and recommends needed equipment.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time regular, part-time, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience: No experience required, however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/Training: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Physical Therapist issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
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SELECTION PROCESS

5/22/2026 - First application review deadline to submit application and required documents.Applications will be reviewed on a weekly after this date.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must submit a copy of their Registered Physical Therapist License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Candidates who fail to submit their license by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [redacted], or by email to [redacted]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Physical Therapist) and the recruitment number (26-433120-01) in your email or fax.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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