Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient management of patients. The role reports to the Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

The incumbent will evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and administer modalities and exercise programs. Requirements include completion of an accredited PT program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate) and California Physical Therapist licensure at hire or within 4 months, plus NPI and BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) is required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction and to restore function.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve goals based on age and medical history.
• Administers modalities and exercise programs as part of patient care.
• Coordinates discharge planning with other health care professionals when appropriate.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services per state and federal requirements.
• Participates in patient rounds and case management conferences.

Skills

APTA member

Acute care

Education

Accredited PT program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate) in Physical Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient management of patients. The role reports to the Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

The incumbent will evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and administer modalities and exercise programs. Requirements include completion of an accredited PT program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate) and California Physical Therapist licensure at hire or within 4 months, plus NPI and BLS at hire.