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. 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.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of California, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

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: Entry Level to 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapy, Per Diem, 8 Hours, Day Shift, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.