Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistThe 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.QualificationsAll job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.LEVEL OF 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. 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) certificationPreferred:Valid CA Driver's LicenseTECHNICAL 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.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.The employee communicates effectively. 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.Commitment to Learning: Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding. Demonstrates effective use of time and resources. 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.Job InfoJob Identification 14502Job Category TherapyJob Shift DayLocations Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalWork Shift 8 HoursFTE (.01 - 1.0) 0.2Job Type Per-DiemWork Location On-siteSalary Range $66.00 - $66.00 Hourly*About UsCottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.