About the job Physical Therapist
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and self-motivated Physical Therapist to join our team in a part-time, school-based role supporting children with special healthcare needs. This role is critical in addressing a care gap for pediatric clients with chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. You will work closely with a supportive clinical team in a setting focused on long-term, ongoing therapy rather than curative or acute rehabilitation.
Location : Hanford, CA
Schedule : Part-time | 20 hours per week, no weekends, no holidays, prefer one person who can cover for continuity but will consider 2 people who can rotate with each other.
Tentative start date : September 1.
Hours : 8 am - 5 pm.
Pay : Local :
Travel :
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy services to children and young adults aged 3 to 21 with chronic care conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on ongoing therapy needs .
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, office staff, and school personnel.
- Maintain accurate documentation using e-Clinical , the organizations electronic record system.
- Participate in onboarding and unit orientation; complete self-guided study of DHCS policies and documentation standards.
- Manage caseloads in accordance with Title 22, Section 41517.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
California-licensed Physical Therapist (DPT not required).At least one year of experience treating children (required for CCS paneling eligibility).Pediatric physical therapy experience in either school-based, outpatient, or home health settings.Familiarity with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, other CCS-qualifying diagnoses).Experience providing chronic care therapy services (not short-term rehab).Comfortable working independently and navigating a semi-autonomous onboarding structure.Preferred Attributes
Already paneled with California Children's Services (CCS) or eligible for paneling.Strong organizational and communication skills.Self-directed and able to ask for support when needed.Committed to equitable and compassionate care for children with complex needs.Application Requirements
Current resumeProof of California PT licenseRelevant certificationsConfirmation or progress of CCS paneling statusOnboarding Process
Self-paced review of DHCS website contentOrientation to unit operations and documentation standardsTraining on e-Clinical EMRAccess to support from nurses and administrative staff throughout the process