Physical Therapist II

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Physical Therapist II to interpret, organize and apply preventive and rehabilitative therapies for inpatients and outpatients. You will plan programs, deliver care aligned with professional standards, and adapt approaches for diverse patient needs.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, clear communication, and ethical practice, with focus on effective modalities and compassionate care. A California license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Current California PT license or eligibility; BLS from American Heart Association.
• Valid CA Driver's License preferred.
• Knowledge of PT techniques and modalities.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, apply and modify prevention and wellness strategies and medically prescribed PT for inpatients/outpatients.
• Plan and implement programs to meet individual needs and provide patient care aligned with ethics and Scope of Practice Standards.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Communication

Safety Procedures

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Physical Therapy Degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Physical Therapist II 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. 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.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

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, BLS from the American Heart Association.
• 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
• Preferred: Computer skills

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: 6 months experience as a Physical Therapist

About Us

Cottage 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 https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.