Physical Therapist, Inpatient, 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; San Rafael, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient care under supervision and contribute to a collaborative care team in California. The role includes documentation, education, and potential involvement in staff training and clinical instruction.

The candidate should hold a California PT license, a National Provider Identifier, and BLS certification, with participation in performance improvement activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PT program with a degree in physical therapy.
• California PT license required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Accurately and promptly document services per state/federal requirements and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case management conferences as requested.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside the scope of practice.
• Possibly lead patient education classes or groups as requested by management.
• May assist with orientation and training of employees and serve as clinical instructor as needed.
• May provide staff consultation and mentorship; participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Multidisciplinary care

Staff mentorship

Education delivery

Clinical supervision

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver Direct Patient Care Consistent with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of services provided per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group and health plan policies and guidelines.
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinics, patient care rounds, and case management conferences as requested by management.
• Refers patient to appropriate medical providers when care is outside of scope of practice.
• May instruct patient education classes and/ or groups as requested by management.
• May provide department in-service as requested by management e.g., journal club presentation, regular in-service presentation.
• May assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• May serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• May provide consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May assist in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• May participate in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
  

• National Provider Identifier required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A