Physical Therapist III PD

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

2d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist III interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary prevention and wellness strategies and medically prescribed physical therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Physical Therapist III plans and implements programs to meet individual needs and provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the California Board of Physical Therapy. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Physical Therapist III is Identified as the clinical expert in a specific area of practice and is expected to educate and lead the department in growing its clinical capacity to meet our community's healthcare needs. A Level III clinician provides highly effective physical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to problem solve and promote optimal team function and patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience).
• License applicant for state of California (currently holds out-of-state license) or licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of California.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and modalities.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients.
• Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
• 10 years of experience as a clinician.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CA Driver's License.
• Clinical Specialty Certification(s) in clinical area of focus.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary prevention and wellness strategies and medically prescribed physical therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Plans and implements programs to meet individual needs.
• Provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Provides care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.
• Acts as the clinical expert in a specific area of practice.
• Educates and leads the department in growing its clinical capacity to meet community healthcare needs.
• Provides highly effective physical, technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to problem solve and promote optimal team function and patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior