Physical Therapist III PD

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Physical Therapist III to interpret, plan, and apply physical therapy care for inpatients and outpatients. You will lead and educate the department to grow clinical capacity, while delivering high-quality, ethical patient care in a safe environment.

You will work within the Cottage Health system known for compassionate care on the central coast, with a focus on evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience).
• License in California or eligible for California licensure; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: valid California Driver’s License; clinical specialty certifications.
• Knowledge of PT techniques and modalities; body mechanics; basic computer skills for EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients.
• Plan and implement individualized therapy programs to meet patient needs.
• Educate and lead the department to grow clinical capacity and patient care quality.

Skills

Body mechanics

Patient care

Communication

Safety

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• 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).

Preferred:

• Valid CA Driver’s License. Clinical Specialty Certification(s) in clinical area of focus.

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.

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.

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