Physical Therapist Assistant

The Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for their Outpatient department responsible for patient treatment according to the plan of care, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Communicates pertinent clinical information verbally and in documentation to the Physical Therapist. Assists with department environment / equipment as assigned.

• 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 clinician applies the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care and work within the department.

Qualifications:

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

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Minimum:

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California; AHA BLS certified.

Technical Requirements Minimum:

• Knowledge of techniques and modalities of physical therapy. Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients.