Medical Therapy Unit Clinic Chief Therapist Manager (0923 Manager II)

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening: January 9, 2026
• Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after January 23, 2026
• Salary: 0923 Manager II (Range A Salary between $146,718 and $187,252)
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0923-163222

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Job Description

The San Francisco California Children Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a program under Children’s Medical Services (CMS) that provides physical and occupational therapy, medical case management, and utilization review for specialty medical care to children with certain eligible handicapping or catastrophic conditions ages birth to 21 years at the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) sites.

The MTU Clinic Chief Therapist Manager serves as the primary therapy consultant assisting the CCS Medical Director to determine eligibility for CCS therapy services and to authorize related services according to State program medical criteria. The Chief Therapist plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the provision of physical and occupational therapy services to children with CCS-eligible disabling conditions. This position combines leadership, administrative responsibilities, and direct patient care.

Essential Duties

Program Management & Operations – Overall responsibility for the daily operation of the Medical Therapy Unit

• Oversees program development to provide high quality therapy services including appropriate communications with clients/families and coworkers and meeting professional and program requirements for documentation
• Develops internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvement in workflow and quality assurance
• Prepares annual budget and assist fiscal team with management of Pos, invoices, and other fiscal related tasks for the MTU

Supervision & Staff Development - Supervises direct reports including Senior Occupational Therapist, Senior Physical Therapist, and clerical staff

• Supervises Medical Therapy Unit staff including training, professional development, and delegation of tasks
• Leads hiring for Medical Therapy Unit staff
• Evaluates staff performance by following guidelines for annual performance reviews and providing regular feedback for growth and career advancement

Compliance & Standards - Ensures that all services are delivered in compliance with CCS policies and procedures, as well as relevant state and federal regulations

• Assures that the Medical Therapy Unit is compliant with regulations and requirements of California Department of Health Care Services, California Children's Services (DHCS/CCS), Medi-Cal, professional standards, licensure requirements, and CCSF/DPH standards and requirements
• Develops procedures and ensures adherence to best practices in pediatric therapy
• Provides subject matter expertise to CCS leadership on policy development affecting Medical Therapy Unit service delivery

Clinical Leadership – Demonstrates clinical expertise within and outside the department

• Participates in statewide work groups to establish best practices
• Collaborate with school administrators and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive