Staff Position

Home Health Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
0x8 hrs, Days

$71-75/hour

Overview

Shift Breakdown0x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Setting
Home Health

Pay

17% higher than average Therapist / School Based Physical Therapist pay in California

Estimated pay

$71-75/hour

Qualifications

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License

Other license in California

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Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
This job is limited to Physical Therapists who are required to make home visits at any given time, or who have responsibilities which include working in the patients place of residence. In accordance with agency policy and state/federal regulations, provides independent, age-appropriate physical therapy to patients in their place of residence. Teaches patient/family and caregivers preventative and rehabilitative procedures. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management.
Essential Responsibilities:

Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction (as appropriate, in relationship to adaptive equipment needs and Activities of Daily Living).

Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals (for adaptive equipment, as appropriate).

Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. Implements the plan of care through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.

As relevant, assesses for adaptive equipment for Activities of Daily Living, based on clinical guidelines. Coordinates adaptive equipment assessment with certified equipment vendors as appropriate. Reassesses adaptive equipment as needed to determine effectiveness and/or modification of equipment. Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.

Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department.

Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects.

Supervises the work of Home Health Aides according to regulation and agency policy. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

In accordance with agency policy, provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management (including assessment for adaptive equipment).

Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in physical therapy.

Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree.

License, Certification, Registration

Driver's License (California)

Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire

National Provider Identifier required at hire

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of Medicare conditions of participation and OASIS
Clinically skilled to detect early warning signs of complications including medical assessments of skin integrity, mentation.
Able to differentiate emergent versus non emergent patient care status.
Able to look at patient holistically, not just body part or functional ability.
Competent to remove staples/sutures in the home.
Commitment to Service Orientation.
Effective English written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an automated clinical information system preferred.
Computer literate preferred.
Experience in assessment of high mobility equipment preferred.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1303229. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Home Health Hospice Sh

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About

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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