PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Job Posting: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Department of State Hospitals

JC-527112

• PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

$3,486.00 - $4,363.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods:

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Job Description and Duties

DSH-Napa Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Services is hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. This is a full time and permanent position working with adult patients in a psychiatric facility. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Assessment and evaluation
• Treatment services
• Provide written documentation pertaining to progress in treatment
• Provide training to unit staff to support the patient in daily living

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• An examination is required to obtain list eligibility in order to qualify for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. You can view the requirements and take the examination by visiting the following link: Physical Therapist Assistant Examination
• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include duties performed with Supervisor's name and Contact information. All experience and education relatable to this classification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Possession of a valid certificate as a Physical Therapy Assistant as issued by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Department of Consumer Affairs.

Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 15th and the end of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next monthly cutoff.

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.

For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-527112

Position #(s):

480-190-8272-903

Working Title:

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Classification:

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

$3,486.00 - $4,363.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid California Physical Therapist Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn: Exams and Hiring Unit - M.E.

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Exam and Hiring Unit - Human Resources

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

• Free Parking
• On-site childcare
• Electric Vehicle charging stations
• Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
• On-site exercise facility

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Melissa Eilbracht

(707) 253-5886

melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Camille Gentry

(707) 253-5037

Camille.Gentry@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Tiffani Emerson-Morris

(707) 312-6255

tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.