Physical Therapist I PD

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist I for their Physical Therapy department responsible for interpreting, organizing, applying and modifying as necessary prevention and wellness strategies and medically prescribed physical therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Physical Therapist I 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. The Physical Therapist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Education:

• Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Masters Degree, or Bachelors 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.
• Outpatient Therapy treating CCS clients: CCS paneling within 6 months. Pediatric Specialty Clinics: CCS paneling within 6 months. Cardiac Rehab: American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred: Valid CA Drivers License.

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.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: Entry Level to 6 months of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Pediatric and / or Neonatal Intensive Care Units (PICU, NICU): Pediatric, PICU, NICU experience and completed competency with clinical leadership.