Physical Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael, California, seeks a part-time Inpatient Physical Therapist (32 hours weekly) to manage patient care under Rehab Services Director. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning to maximize recovery.

Qualified candidates will hold a California Physical Therapist license, a degree in physical therapy, and NPI. This role requires collaboration in Labor/Management Partnership settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a PT license.
• California Physical Therapy License required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction; sets goals and plans treatment.
• Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy; coordinates treatment with the care team and educates patient/family.
• Discharges patient from physical therapy when maximum benefit achieved and documents progress.
• Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to adjust goals and treatment as needed.
• Collaborates with other health care personnel to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Discharge planning

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapy degree (DPT/MS/BS)

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.


• Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.


• Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.


• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
  Basic Qualifications:
  Experience


• N/A
  Education


• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.
  License, Certification, Registration


• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire


• National Provider Identifier required at hire


• Basic Life Support required at hire
  Additional Requirements:


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


• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Physical Therapist, Inpatient, 32 Hours

LOCATION: San Rafael, California

REQNUMBER: 1441697

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.