Clinical Physical Therapist: Restore Function, Collaborate.

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver quality treatment from pediatric to geriatric patients, coordinating with the health care team and developing patient-centered treatment plans. Emphasis on literacy of documentation, adherence to guidelines, and ongoing professional development.

The role requires collaboration and safety compliance. Responsibilities include charting, patient education, and participation in discharge planning while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited program in physical therapy.
• New graduate acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality treatment programs to patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric in compliance with competency checklists.
• Evaluates the physical status, functional abilities and age-specific needs of patients to determine the current level of functioning, self-care, self-responsibility, independence, and quality of life.
• Develops and implements a treatment plan which involves the patient, family and social support systems: identifies interventions to reach reasonable goals; coordinate and collaborates on treatment options; advocates to enhance patients social support systems, facilitates environmental modifications, and creates new support systems.
• Completes all chart documentation according to the criteria of the record review checklist.
• Provides patient handouts that are effective and appropriate for patient understanding.
• Maintains professional competency by attending continuing education applicable to the specific patient population treated.

Education

Graduate of accredited program in physical therapy

New graduate acceptable

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver quality treatment from pediatric to geriatric patients, coordinating with the health care team and developing patient-centered treatment plans. Emphasis on literacy of documentation, adherence to guidelines, and ongoing professional development.

The role requires collaboration and safety compliance. Responsibilities include charting, patient education, and participation in discharge planning while maintaining high standards