Title
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range of the Physical Therapist Assistant classification as indicated in Attachment A effective November 18, 2023; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management System.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adopting a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range of the Physical Therapist Assistant classification as indicated in Attachment A effective November 18, 2023; and
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage Human Resources Management System.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
A base wage compensation study of the Physical Therapist Assistant classification was requested by Natividad Medical Center (NMC) administrative staff. The reasons cited for the request were recruitment difficulties and to check for salary alignment with the County’s comparable agencies identified in the County’s Compensation Philosophy approved in December 2021.
The base wage analysis of the County’s hospital comparable agencies found that based on the duties performed, the Physical Therapist Assistant classification was matched to five (5) of the six (6) hospital comparable agencies: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Hazel Hawkins, Salinas Valley Health, San Mateo Medical Center, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. After a thorough review and analysis of available data, no comparable matches were identified at Alameda Health System. The Physical Therapist Assistant classification is approximately 5.05% below the salary mean of the comparable agency’s classifications.
To promote the County as the employer of choice, the goal is to provide labor market competitive wages by setting base wages within five percent (5% = - 4.495% with rounding) of the average of the agencies identified. The County’s philosophy is to maintain a competitive compensation package that attracts and retains the highest quality candidates and employees to serve the community while maintaining sound fiscal standards.
Therefore, in accordance with the County’s Compensation Philosophy, the base wage salary of the Physical Therapist Assistant classification would need to be adjusted by approximately 5.05% at top step in order to align with the labor market average.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Human Resources Department concurs with the recommendations. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 has been notified of the recommendations.
FINANCING:
The salary and benefits increased costs for the current positions (4.0 FTE filled, 2.0 vacant) budgeted for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023-24 is approximately $17,738 and then $27,128 annually thereafter. The funding for personnel costs is provided by NMC’s enterprise fund comprised of patient services revenues received from commercial insurance, state, and federal government agencies. This action does not impact the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The proposed recommended actions address the Board of Supervisors Administration Strategic Initiative. The actions demonstrate the County’s commitment to meeting the Board’s initiatives in recruiting, retaining, and attracting a diverse, talented workforce that supports the mission of Monterey County.
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Prepared by: Jennifer Lusk, Senior Personnel Analyst, (831) 783-2764
Approved by: Janine Bouyea, Hospital Assistant Administrator, (831) 783-2701
Dr. Charles Harris, Hospital Chief Executive Officer, (831) 783-2553
Attachments:
Attachment A
Resolution