Physical Therapist PD

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist interprets, organizes, applies and modifies 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. 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 is an independent clinician who is a 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.

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.
Pediatric Specialty Clinics or Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients: CCS paneling application submitted within 6 months of employment or within 6 months of meeting minimum requirements to apply.
Cardiac Rehab: American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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.
6 months of work as a therapist.
Ability to recognize and define problems, analyzes 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.
Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, 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.
Able to resolve conflicts in a proactive and constructive manner.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback as an opportunity for professional growth.
Maintains a positive attitude in response to change and challenges.
Ability to communicate patient information, both verbal and written, in a thorough, concise and effective manner.
Effective oral and written communication and human relations skills, including motivation techniques.
Ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback and to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.
Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrates effective use of time and resources.
Demonstrates professional conduct in all interactions and situations.
Consistently uses current knowledge and an evidence-based approach to treatment planning and patient care.
Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles of professional standards.
Exhibits empathy in communication and interactions.
Demonstrates consideration for the needs and values of others.

Nice To Haves

Valid CA Driver's License

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.
Applies the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care.
Provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.