Physical Therapist II

The Physical Therapist II 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. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

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, BLS from the American Heart Association. 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: 6 months experience as a Physical Therapist