Cottage Health

Physical Therapist II

Cottage Health$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program (Master's or equivalent experience).
  • Current Californian Physical Therapist license or license applicant with out-of-state license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA required.
  • For pediatric roles, CCS paneling application must be submitted within 6 months of employment.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred for cardiac rehabilitation.
  • At least 6 months of previous experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the application of Cottage Health's values in patient care.
  • Plan and implement patient-specific physical therapy programs.
  • Modify therapy approaches based on individual patient needs.
  • Ensure safety and effective communication in diverse cultural contexts.
  • Utilize technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills in care delivery.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in a supportive and ethical healthcare environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
  • Professional development through potential certification support.
  • Engagement with a values-driven organization committed to excellence and compassion.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist II 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 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. Responsibilities include:
  • 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.
  • 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 (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 patients. Basic 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.


*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.

If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

About Cottage Health

Cottage Health is a not-for-profit health care system that operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities in the Santa Barbara area. The system includes three hospitals: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Cottage Health also operates a network of primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients, and has been recognized for its excellence in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Cottage Health is a major employer in the Santa Barbara area, with more than 4,000 employees.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$800 million

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