Orthopedic PT Residency: Mentored Clinical Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is offering a 12-month Clinical Specialist Resident position based in California. The program combines paid clinical practice with classroom instruction, requiring therapy services as a primary provider and strong performance in evaluations.

Residents complete substantial clinical hours, didactic education, and an approved research project, with mentorship from expert clinicians and access to Kaiser Permanente resources.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Physical Therapist license at hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate-level residency in physical therapy with a clinical focus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement physical therapy treatment programs in the specialty area.
• Provide clinical mentoring and education to students and staff.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, laws, and licensure requirements.
• Document clinical activities accurately and timely.
• Participate in didactic education and research projects.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education & teaching

Mentoring

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BS/MS/DPT/PhD)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is offering a 12-month Clinical Specialist Resident position based in California. The program combines paid clinical practice with classroom instruction, requiring therapy services as a primary provider and strong performance in evaluations.

Residents complete substantial clinical hours, didactic education, and an approved research project, with mentorship from expert clinicians and access to Kaiser Permanente resources.