Physical Therapist II

Therapy; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist II in Springfield, Virginia, for a part-time role. This position focuses on the management of member therapy and requires a doctoral degree in physical therapy. Competitive salary range, along with a sign-on bonus, enhances the opportunity for candidates interested in making a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus $6,000

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of full-time practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.
• This job requires credentials from multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Tests and evaluates members' impairments and disabilities.
• Plans therapy programs and administers treatment.
• Provides direct member care through various modalities.

Skills

Ethical Standards

Clinical Competency

Patient Care

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

At Kaiser Permanente, our focus on total health allows us to work as one. As one team driven by talented, passionate health care professionals. One community focused on making healthy choices. One organization using the latest innovations and most advanced care to serve 12.5 million people across the country. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in each member’s mind, body, and spirit, join us at the heart of health care.

Physical Therapist II
Springfield, Virginia
Part-Time (24 hrs/wk), Salary Range: $49.58 - $64.72/Hour

**Sign-on Bonus $6,000**

Responsible for Physical Therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also, accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Tests and evaluates the extent of a members impairments, functional limitations, participation barriers and/or disabilities to ensure proper treatment using various tests and procedures.
• Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; and administers treatment to improve and/or remove impairments to minimize functional impairments to provide full participation in activities of daily living and reduce disability.
• Provides direct member care through a variety of modalities, including in-person, telephonic, and/or video-based services.
• Includes members/families/caregivers in establishing goals and obtains members informed consent as necessary.
• Provides members/families/caregivers with treatment plan and instructions for home exercise programs.
• Upgrades treatment plan and goals as member progresses.
• Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of the member towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
• Discharges member from Physical Therapy when the member has received maximum benefit from Physical Therapy.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of Physical Therapy member management.
• Supervises the care delivered by PTAs (Physical Therapist Assistants) as per jurisdiction requirements.
• Maintains appropriate medical records documentation for services and communications regarding care.
• Consults with medical providers regarding member evaluation and treatment, care plan updates, and discharge from treatment.
• Reviews member records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, and contraindications.
• Maintains compliance with company, state and regulatory documentation.
• Establishes safe work environment.
• Maintains clinical competency and ethical standards as outlined in the guidelines of the APTA.
• Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, and apparatus in clean, safe and functional condition.
• Directs and instructs support personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, member, and other personnel.
• Provides triage Physical Therapy services by providing advice and care through in person, phone, or video means.
• Delivers and/or provides input and/or assistance to Lead Therapists and Rehabilitation Managers in the delivery or development of new classes, services, member and/or provider education, development of handout and other related services.
• Participates in volunteer, student, or staff mentorship and/or clinical education activities.
• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of full-time practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum for a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or a foreign-trained equivalent required.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Physical Therapist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Physical Therapist License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire AND Physical Therapy Direct Access Certification (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Physical Therapist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License: Physical Therapist within 6 months of hire

• National Provider Identifier

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• PECOS Enrollment within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Actively pursuing and engaging in at least one of these continue education or clinical experience to gain/enhance clinical expertise required as described below:
• Post graduate degree from an accredited university with a specialty focus.
• Fellowship or certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our member population and is clinic based.
• Expertise/competency in a clinical subject matter in high demand or in a clinical subject matter with limited resources or specialists on staff.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and problem-solving abilities in the clinic and to our members.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the criteria for professional practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in project management, teaching, clinical instructor for students, committee membership.
• Evidence of involvement in staff development and/or mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaches physical therapy related health education classes.
• Actively involved in supervision and orientation of volunteers within Physical Therapy Department.
• Participates in community activities and member education at least 2 times per year, which may include teaching health education classes, participating in medical center functions and attending community health fairs.
• Knowledge of or practice in at least 75% of PT clinical competencies preferred.

For immediate consideration, please visithttp://kp.org/careers for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1351659.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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 and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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.

kp.org/careers

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