Physical Therapist PD

The 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.

All 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) certification

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 patientsBasic 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 counselappropriately. 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 tochange 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 feedbackfor 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. Demonstratesconsideration for the needs and values of others.