Physical Therapist, Inpatient, 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael, California, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to manage patient care under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director at San Rafael Hospital.

The role requires evaluating patients, planning therapy, coordinating discharge, and documenting progress. It involves working with a multidisciplinary team and supporting patient and family education during the treatment process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate and PT certification.
• California Physical Therapist license required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, sets goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
• Initiates discharge planning and coordinates with the care team; educates patient and family.
• Discharges patients when maximum benefit is reached; documents management and progress.

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location

California,San Rafael,San Rafael Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon (8:45am-5:15pm), Wed (8:45am-5:15pm), Thu (8:45am-5:15pm), Fri (8:45am-5:15pm), Sat (8:30am-5:00pm), Sun (8:30am-5:00pm) *Up to 3 w/e days per month and shared holiday rotation with team. Day off during the week when weekend day is assigned.

Working Hours Start

08:45 AM

Working Hours End

05:15 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

San Rafael Hospital - Physical Therapy-Inpatient - 0206

Pay Range

$56.67 - $60 / year

Travel

Yes, 10 % 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.