THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

DESCRIPTION

THE POSITION

Under direction, to plan, organize and direct the work of pediatric occupational, and physical, therapists and support staff in the California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP); to coordinate medical case management of occupational and/or physical therapy services; oversee administrative operational needs of the Medical Therapy Unit, 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Senior Therapist in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

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.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, equipment and the basic theory of physical rehabilitation involved in the modern practice of occupational therapy and physical therapy, especially as applied to children, with cerebral palsy and other physical impairments.
• Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural and other structures, the pathologies and injuries which result in physical impairments, and the equipment and methods used to evaluate and treat these conditions.
• Principles of psychology and abnormal psychology, especially as they relate to the application of occupational and physical therapy in an outpatient rehabilitation program for children with physical impairments.
• Principles of Family Centered Care.
• Functions of other professionals, such as medical specialists, psychologists, teachers, public health nurses, and social workers as they relate to the treatment and rehabilitation of children with physical impairments.
• Principles and methods of lead supervision, management and training including workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Community programs and resources in place for families of children with special health care needs.
• Principles and best practices in the delivery of culturally competent medical services.
• Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations including socio-economic and environmental factors that affect health equity.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and develop an outpatient rehabilitation program for children and young adults with physical impairments and to instruct and supervise staff therapists and support staff.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness, and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Interpret and implement physicians' prescriptions and other medical recommendations involved.
• Oversee therapists in instructing and facilitating confidence and cooperation of clients and their families in the program, instilling appropriate attitudes and affecting psychological adjustment, as well as physical rehabilitation.
• Facilitate and model effective written and oral communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
• Interpret and explain the California Children's Services program to instill cooperation and collaboration with community partners and families.
• Anticipate MTU needs and prepare budgetary estimates and operational reports.
• Recognize typical growth and development of children in general and understand how children with neurological impairments are impacted.
• Identify appropriate methods of testing and evaluating muscular and neural function.
• Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 % of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:

Deadline for Filing:

5:00:00 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2026

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

August 4, 2026
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

September 4, 2026
Virtual Civil Service Oral Examination:

Ratings of Oral Examination:

September 4 - September 14, 2026

September 15 - September 23, 2026

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Departmental Hiring Interviews: October 2026

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
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