Physical Therapist PD

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

12d•Onsite

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) certified.
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.
Four (4) years of experience as a clinician OR three (3) years onsite.
Ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
Uses good judgment in all decision making and seeks supervisory counsel appropriately.
Uses a positive, solution-oriented approach and is a role model to others in this regard.
Ability to interact effectively with patients, family members, colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and community members.
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences.
Able to identify and articulate sources of stress and develop effective coping behaviors.
Provides leadership to resolve conflicts in a proactive and constructive manner, and role models this for others.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback as an opportunity for professional growth.
Maintains a positive attitude in response to change and challenges.
The employee communicates effectively.
Ability to communicate patient information, both verbal and written, in a thorough, concise and effective manner.
Communicates effectively and professionally in leadership and teaching roles.
Role models and mentors effective oral, written and interpersonal communication.
Commitment to Learning: Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in order to assume additional responsibilities.
Demonstrates professional conduct in all interactions and situations.
Excellence: Consistently uses current knowledge and an evidence-based approach to treatment planning and patient care.
Integrity: Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles of professional standards.
Compassion and Caring: Exhibits empathy in communication and interactions.
Demonstrates consideration for the needs and values of others.

Nice To Haves

Valid CA Driver's License
Clinical Specialty Certification(s) in clinical area of focus.
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (for Cardiac Rehab).
CCS paneling application submitted within 6-months of employment or within 6-months of meeting minimum requirements to apply (for Pediatric Specialty Clinics or Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients).
Pediatric, PICU, NICU experience and completed competency with clinical leadership (for Pediatric and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Units).

Responsibilities

Interprets, organizes, applies and modifies 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.