Physical Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to manage patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings. You will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy programs, coordinate with care teams, and document in the EMR according to policy.

The role requires licensure in California, completion of an accredited PT program, and ongoing professional development. A balanced schedule features day shifts and full-time hours in a hospital-based clinic.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• California Physical Therapist License required at hire or within 4 months of hire; BLS certification required.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to medical problems to restore movement and daily activities.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve goals based on age and medical history.
• Administers modalities and other physical agents as prescribed.
• Administers or prescribes exercise programs.
• Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients through all phases of therapy.
• Maintains safety precautions based on patient age and medical history.
• Routinely reassesses signs to determine treatment effectiveness and need for modification.
• Delivers treatment program through direct patient care and may supervise PT assistants.

Skills

Clinical testing

Treatment planning

Patient education

Clinical reasoning

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate) in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients. Will report to Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Performs clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills while performing clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals relative to age, medical history and dysfunction.
• Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.
• Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs.
• Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy.
• Routinely takes usual and special precautions relative to the age, medical history and condition of the patient, and the type of treatment being given.
• Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progression towards goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.
• Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
• May delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel.
• Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other health care personnel as appropriate.
• May participate in relevant patient care rounds and case management conferences.
• Provides advice and education to patient and family.
• Discharges patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary and when clinically appropriate.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Follows department guidelines on cleanliness of assigned areas and reports non-functioning of patient care equipment by following department equipment maintenance policies and procedures.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services provided per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group policies and guidelines.
• Works in partnership with Management to complete all mandatory compliance requirements
• May be required to be trained to cover a diverse population of patients depending on local medical center need.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides.
• Adequately supervises PT assistants and PT aides when patient related and non-patient related tasks are delegated to them.
• Demonstrates internal and external customer service at all times and behaves in accordance with Principles of Responsibility.

Experience

N/A

Education

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire
• Physical Therapist License (California) within 4 months of hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member APTA
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of electronic medical records.

Notes

• Will work outpatient and inpatient.
• Typical work schedule is Tues-Sat 10a-630p

Primary Location

California,Downey,Garden Medical Offices Building No. 1

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

10:00 AM

Working Hours End

06:30 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B24|AFSCME|United Therapists of So Cal

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Downey/Garden MOB - Physical Therapy-Regular Clin - 0806

Pay Range

$58.19 - $74.3 / hour

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.