Clinical Physical Therapist: Restore Movement & Function

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APTA Member

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to manage comprehensive PT care. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and guiding modalities and exercise programs to restore function.

The position emphasizes clinical reasoning, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on discharge planning and adherence to policies. California licensure is required at hire; NPIs and BLS are also required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire (AHA).
• California license required at hire or applicant license-eligible (PTLA) within 4 months).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets findings to restore movement and function.
• Establishes plan of care to meet goals based on age and medical history.
• Administers modalities and prescribed exercise programs.
• Performs and documents clinical assessments and progress.
• Discharges patients when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary.
• Maintains documentation per state and federal requirements and policies.
• Collaborates with management and participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises PT assistants and aides when appropriate.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and ensures safety and cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to manage comprehensive PT care. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing plans of care, and guiding modalities and exercise programs to restore function.

The position emphasizes clinical reasoning, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on discharge planning and adherence to policies. California licensure is required at hire; NPIs and BLS are also required.