Supervising Pediatric Therapist

Job Description:

Supervising Pediatric Therapist

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a specialized component of California Children's Services (CCS), providing physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and Medical Therapy Conference (MTC) services to children and youth with disabling conditions, primarily related to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.

The County of Marin is seeking a licensed and experienced Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to serve as the Supervising Pediatric Therapist . This leadership role oversees a dedicated team of 5.25 FTE—including OTs, PTs, and a Therapy Aide—who collectively serve approximately 160 clients from birth to age 21.

Based at the Medical Therapy Unit at Marindale School in San Rafael, the Supervising Pediatric Therapist is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, supervision, and daily operations of the unit. In addition to administrative leadership, this role includes collaboration with school administrators, participation in statewide workgroups to advance best practices, and provision of direct clinical services as needed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE :

Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.
Bilingual Testing/Certification: The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist with demonstrated expertise in pediatric therapy, including experience working with children who have conditions eligible under California Children’s Services (CCS). They possess a strong understanding of infant and child development, as well as current, evidence-based therapy practices that support children in achieving their highest potential and quality of life.

This candidate brings at least one year of supervisory or lead experience, with a proven ability to motivate and support staff in a dynamic, team-based environment. They are both a team leader and a collaborative partner, skilled in building relationships and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key strengths include excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. The candidate is culturally responsive, adaptable to change, and experienced in navigating cross-system collaboration. They are also adept at preparing clear and concise reports, including statistical data, to guide quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of supervising staff.
• Advanced principles, techniques, and developments in physical or occupational therapy, with emphasis on the physical and psychological issues of children who have neuromuscular and/or orthopedic disabilities.
• Treatments directed toward facilitating normal postures and movements, inhibiting abnormal reflexes, and assisting coordination of movements.
• Self-care activities; normal child development, sensory-integration techniques, and neuro-developmental sequencing.
• Development, design, construction, care, and use of special equipment, skeletal anatomy, kinesiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the objectives of physical and occupational therapy treatment.
• Physical rehabilitation; and issues and challenges of the clients and the effects on their families.

Ability to

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Teach and train others in physical and/or occupational therapy methods.
• Serve as a resource person and leader for staff; interpret and explain objectives and methods to team, patients, and parents.
• Plan, organize, implement physical or occupational therapy programs; collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Adapt various functions to therapeutic requirements of patients.
• Use tact and understanding in interacting with patients and families.
• Coordinate with other professional staff to secure carry-over in the treatment and training of patients.
• Prepare accurate, concise reports, budgets, and records.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Represent the CCS program to interagency and community groups and to State CCS
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people and organizations.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$124,716.80 - $149,385.60 Annually