Staff Position

Senior - Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$70-77/hour

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Setting
Inpatient

Pay

13% higher than average Therapist / School Based Physical Therapist pay in California

Estimated pay

$70-77/hour

Qualifications

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License

Other license in California

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
The Senior Physical Therapist performs a variety of clinical and non-clinical duties to facilitate appropriate physical therapy services for patients and the community. The Senior Therapist works directly with the staff clinicians, patients/families, physicians, and other internal and external customers while performing the listed functions. Will report to Director, Assistant Director, and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities:

Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Performs clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills while performing clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders.

Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals relative to age, medical history and dysfunction.

Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.

Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs.

Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy.

Routinely takes usual and special precautions relative to the age, medical history and condition of the patient, and the type of treatment being given.

Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progression towards goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.

Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.

May delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel.

Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other health care personnel as appropriate.

May participate in relevant patient care rounds and case management conferences.

Provides advice and education to patient and family.

Discharges patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary and when clinically appropriate.

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Follows department guidelines on cleanliness of assigned areas and reports non-functioning of patient care equipment by following department equipment maintenance policies and procedures.

Provides accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services provided per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group policies and guidelines.

Works in partnership with Management to complete all mandatory compliance requirements.

May be required to be trained to cover a diverse population of patients depending on local medical center need.

May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides.

Demonstrates internal and external customer service at all times and behaves in accordance with Principles of Responsibility.

In cooperation with management, acts as a resource for department issues in the immediate area regarding day to day operations such as providing operational direction to staff PTs, PTAs, and PT aides i.e. assists with orientation and training of employees, informing management of any barriers preventing successful completion of training; assists in the completion of new employee core competencies, provide technical direction and support to employees, inform management on the work environment (e.g., staffing, training/competencies, and equipment needs).

Works in cooperation with manager to ensure proper safety, maintenance, and levels of equipment and supplies.

Provides input to clinical performance of staff around routine procedures as appropriate.

Provides input to management regarding the performance evaluation of assigned staff.

Works in partnership with management and is actively involved with staffing models and smooth staffing across areas.

Senior duties may include:

Assisting with member complaints

Triaging referrals

Making schedule changes in cooperation with master scheduler

Assisting department in aligning itself with regional and local goals

Assisting in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures

Working within service area to influence smooth staffing models as needed in cooperation with management

Sharing service, quality, and access metrics and performance in immediate area and the relationship to goals and able to report out to team members

Scheduling and leading department meetings in the unforeseen absence of management

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Four (4) years minimum Physical Therapist experience required.

Education

Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

License, Certification, Registration

Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire

Basic Life Support required at hire

National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) or PT Aide Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Member APTA

One (1) year recent (within last three (3) years) experience in a clinical setting for which position is posted.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Notes:

8-hours shifts, two (2) hospital weekend shifts/month.

Schedule may change based on operational need.

Locations include Hospitals in the SD service area.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1321084. Posted job title: Sr Physical Therapist - Inpatient

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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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