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 EDUCATIONMinimum:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience).
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMinimum:
- 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.Cardiac Rehab: American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationPediatric 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.
Preferred:
- Valid CA Driver's LicenseClinical Specialty Certification(s) in clinical area of focus.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSMinimum:
- 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 EXPERIENCEMinimum:
- Four (4) years of experience as a clinician OR three (3) years onsite. Pediatric and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Units (PICU, NICU): Pediatric, PICU, NICU experience and completed competency with clinical leadership.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESAll knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.
- Ability to recognize and define problems, analyze 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 and is a role model to others in this regard.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, family members, 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. Provides leadership to resolve conflicts in a proactive and constructive manner, and role models this for others. Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback as an opportunityfor 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.Communicates effectively and professionally in leadership and teaching roles.Role models and mentors effective oral, written and interpersonal communication.
- Commitment to Learning: Continually seeks new knowledge and understanding.Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in order to assume additional responsibilities. 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. Demonstratesconsideration for the needs and values of others.
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
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