Physical Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Offices is seeking a Physical Therapist to manage and coordinate patient care in a per diem capacity. The role involves evaluation, plan of care development, modalities and exercise programs, discharge coordination, and education, with a focus on delivering high-quality therapy within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

CA PT license or eligibility is required, NPI at hire, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Accredited PT program with Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• California PT license required at hire or eligibility at hire; NPI required at hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve goals based on age and medical history.
• Administers modalities, exercises and other physical therapy interventions.
• Coordinates discharge planning and collaborates with healthcare team.
• Provides patient and family education and ongoing documentation per policy.

Education

PT degree

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) or PT Aide Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member APTA

Notes

• Hours and locations variable based on IP and OP department needs.
• Will participate in specialty ancillary clinics based on operational needs.
• All RSA locations including RMC, MoVal, Wildomar, Murrieta, Glenwood sx center.

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Offices 2

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

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

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 07:00 PM

Job Schedule: Per Diem

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: Riverside Med Center - Physical Therapy-Regular Clin - 0806

Pay Range: $69.82 - $89.16 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

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.