Physical Therapist PD
About The Position
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist II for their GVCH Physical Therapy department responsible for interpreting, organizing, applying and modifying as necessary prevention and wellness strategies and medically prescribed physical therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Physical Therapist II 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. Responsibilities include: Leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care. A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. 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. QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. Education: Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience). Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Minimum: 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. Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients: CCS paneling within 6 months. Preferred: Valid CA Driver’s License. Technical Requirements: Minimum: 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. Years of Related Work Experience: Minimum: Required 6 months of work as a therapist.
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.
- Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients: CCS paneling within 6 months.
- 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.
- Required 6 months of work as a therapist.
Nice To Haves
- Valid CA Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
- Leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care.
- A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
- Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
