JOB
EXAM NUMBER
Y5827E
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on July 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
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The Mission
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Physical Therapy Chief I directs a small staff providing physical therapy services in treating patients with any physical or mental disease or injury and in training students in an autonomous acute or rehabilitation hospital. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You'll Be Doing:
- Evaluates needs and services and sets goals, objectives and standards of physical therapy services; develops programs and policies, delegates responsibilities to frontline supervisors to implement patient care programs to meet the goals and reviews progress in achieving goals.
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Maintains liaison with the physical therapy staff, allied health fields and outside agencies to promote cooperation and obtain assistance in evaluating, identifying and updating physical therapy services.
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Analyzes and evaluates ongoing physical therapy programs to assess the quality of patient care and the need to incorporate new programs and techniques.
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Directs subordinate supervision and therapy staff in the development of new therapy programs and revision of existing programs.
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Plans and directs physical therapy training assignments for students.
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Plans educational opportunities for the therapy staff to improve therapy services and to keep abreast of new innovations in therapy techniques.
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Determines budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities and equipment for the physical therapy department.
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Compiles the annual budget with justifications for submittal to the appropriate authority in the medical department or hospital administration.
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Interviews and selects prospective employees and makes final decision to hire; evaluates the performance of first line supervisors and reviews all performance evaluations.
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Advises subordinate supervision in resolving problems of employee utilization, grievances, and correction.
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Leads research applicable to the development and improvement of therapy services.
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Supervises the maintenance of records and preparation of reports.
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May function as a faculty member of a university.
To acquire more details, please view the classification specification: Physical Therapy Chief I.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation
This assessment type will evaluate the education, training, experience, and desirable qualification(s) you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely! The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
Email Verification Information
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Social Security
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst
(213) 288 - 7000
[email protected]
ADA Coordinator Phone
(323) 914 - 6365
California Relay Services Phone
(800) 735 - 2922
