Outpatient Physical Therapists

Kaiser Permanente; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Confidentiality per EEO guidelines

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is hiring Physical Therapists in Springfield, Virginia. This role is crucial for managing patient therapy under supervision while providing education and mentoring to staff. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and Virginia licensure, with experience in specialties like orthopedics or sports medicine.

A $5K sign-on bonus is available, alongside opportunities for professional development. The position stresses leadership and problem-solving skills, aimed at delivering high-quality care to our members.

Qualifications

• Certified in physical therapy with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
• Licensure to practice physical therapy in Virginia, Maryland, or D.C.
• 0-5 years of full-time experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical therapy for patients under supervision.
• Provide consultation and mentoring to therapy staff.
• Implement new clinical practice models.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Expertise in patient care

Consultation and mentoring

Education

Graduate of accredited physical therapy curriculum

Licensure to practice in Virginia

Tools

NPI

Job description

Job Description

Physical Therapists – New Grads and Level I, II, and III’s

A $5K sign-on bonus is available!

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Responsible for physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor (PT-OT Supervisor).

Essential Functions

• Assumes all responsibilities as outlined in Physical Therapist II job description.
• Provides consultation and mentoring to the physical therapy staff in their specific area of specialization.
• Provides education to physical therapists through formal and informal education in their specific specialty both locally and regionally.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care to members who require their expertise.
• For their area of specialty, acts as a consultant to staff members for the management of patients and is a resource for ongoing, professional development of the staff in their specialty. Assesses staff competencies, clinical judgment, education, and training needs in their specialty. Provides direct patient care, especially for patients with complex problems related to their specialty.
• Provides competent patient care at a senior level as defined below. Senior therapists provide leadership to the department, supervise PTA's students and support staff. Provides a leadership role to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of physical therapy services.
• Provides clinical direction to staff in our role as senior staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the management of high volume of patients, including those with complex problems or special needs in their area of specialty.
• Provides assistance to Supervisor as needed and covers for Supervisor when out of the office.
• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the service area if appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy, or foreign-trained equivalent.
• Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of Virginia, Maryland, and/or the District of Columbia.
• National Provider Identification (NPI).
• At least zero to five years of full-time experience as follows:
  • PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
  • PT I - one year
  • PT II - three years’
  • PT III - five years’
• Experience in the following specializations preferred: Certified Hand Therapist or working towards certification, manual certification Orthopedics, sports medicine, vestibular diagnosis, Neurological, pelvic health, Lymphedema, women’s health.
• Enrollment in PECOS within thirty days of assignment to position.
• Expertise or specialization required in any of the following: completion of a post graduate degree from an accredited university with a specialty focus, completion of a fellowship or has obtained a certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our patient population and is clinic based, or can demonstrate expertise 100% competency in a particular subject matter in a clinical subject matter in high demand or in a clinical subject matter that we have limited resources or specialists on staff, or can demonstrate 100% competency that has been gained from years of clinical experience from treating pertinent diagnosis or patient population.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership skills and problem-solving abilities in the clinic and to our members.
• The ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with the criteria for professional practice.
• The ability to successfully perform all core competencies completely.
• Demonstrated leadership in project management, teaching, clinical instructor for students, committee membership.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.