Physical Therapist (7938C) University Health Services #84353

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Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. The Clinical Services Program within the UHS includes urgent care, primary care and specialty clinics, laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and a major medical insurance plan.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to enable students to get the most from their educational experience, minimizing the impact of illness, injury and emotional distress on their academic career. Medical care and wellness programs are available to faculty and staff to meet their occupational health needs and minimize lost work time. These visits generate ancillary encounters with the Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy and Pharmacy departments. The Counseling and Psychological Services department sees an additional 15,000 visits per year.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, Physical Therapists provide care to students as well as employees with occupational injuries. Care includes the evaluation, treatment and education of patients with musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunctions, using standard physical therapy procedures to assist patients in reaching highest functional ability. Licensure is required.

Physical Therapists support the mission of the UHS by optimizing the health of individuals and campus as a whole. Individuals in this position must reflect a balance and understanding of both patient care needs and efficient clinic operations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 2/26/2026. This job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapy Treatments

• Gathers and analyzes relevant patient and clinical information to determine the appropriate need for physical therapy. Administers standard diagnostic and prognostic examination of muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability.
• Plans treatment objectives and programs according to results of evaluation. Provides for the implementation of proper treatment program and periodic reevaluation of program. Communicates treatment plan to patient.
• Performs a range of physical therapy treatments, from routine to complex.
• Applies professional physical therapy concepts in treating, educating and directing patients in appropriate exercises.
• Documents assessment, treatment and plan of care in a timely manner.
• Provides appropriate feedback to the referring clinician concerning assessment, treatment and any potential complications.
• Delegates to aide with appropriate level of supervision.

Departmental Standards

• Promotes advancement of departmental and patient care standards by participating in staff meetings, seeking out, or providing educational opportunities or collaborating on special projects.
• Demonstrates professional behavior by maintaining positive relations with co-workers and patients, being flexible in work assignments and schedule changes and acting as a resource to UHS staff.

Professional Development

• Work on committees and assignments that enable the staff member to stretch and grow
• Formal and informal coaching and mentoring
• Continuing education

Serve as preceptor for student interns.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Continuing education in the field required

Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess a valid license as a registered physical therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge necessary to perform a wide range of treatments associated with disabilities, injuries and disease in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills needed to interact effectively with patients, staff members and other stakeholders.
• Advanced manual therapy skills.
• Ability to perform treatments through manual techniques, patient education, and exercise instruction as appropriate.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize assignments.
• Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates the goals and mission of University Health Services.
• Computer literacy including use of electronic/medical records systems.
• Maintain professional standards of documentation
  * Record content of all patient encounters within the patient's medical record in the SOAP format, as appropriate.
  * Chart in a succinct, legible, and accurate manner.
  * Chart in a timely fashion.
• Implement University and UHS policies and procedures.
  * Knowledge of UHS departments, services, locations.
  * Knowledge of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.
• Adhere to principles of quality, client-oriented standards:
  * Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff regardless of cultural, racial/ethnic background or sexual orientation.
  * Refer administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors.
  * Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality and patient privacy including HIPPA and California state laws regulating privacy and confidentiality of health information by maintaining patient and medical record confidentiality.
  * Maintain an understanding of the social and environmental context of health on the college campus.
  * Arrive to workstation in a timely manner.
  * Submit leave requests in a timely manner.
  * Reliable attendance.
• Professional Development:
  * Engage in self-evaluation and goal-setting to maintain and/or improve quality of own performance
  * Take responsibility for own educational needs and keep current on literature pertinent to ongoing advanced practice.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1 ($95,842.14) through Step 13 ($121,531.92).
• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Patient Care Technical Unit (EX) between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ex/index.html.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace