Physical Therapist, Outpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Per Diem Outpatient Physical Therapist in San Francisco, CA. You will manage the physical therapy of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director, providing direct treatment and coordinating with the care team.

The role requires a California PT license, a degree in physical therapy, and valid Basic Life Support. You will discharge patients when goals are met and document care accurately.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree and licensure by date of hire.
• License: California Physical Therapist License.
• National Provider Identifier is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine dysfunction and set goals.
• Initiates discharge planning and coordinates treatment with the care team.
• Discharges patients when maximum benefit is reached and documents care accurately.
• Provides education to patients and families and monitors progress to adjust goals.
• Collaborates with other health care personnel to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

CA PT License

Evaluation skills

Treatment planning

Education

PT 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)

• National Provider Identifier

• 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, Outpatient, Per Diem

LOCATION: San Francisco, California

REQNUMBER: 1444620

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.