Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled physical therapist responsible for evaluating patients and coordinating their rehabilitation plans. This role involves direct patient care, education, and ensuring effective treatment outcomes. The therapist will work under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director to enhance patient recovery and overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with experience in patient care.
• Ability to evaluate and establish treatment plans.
• Proficient in patient documentation and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to establish treatment goals and plans.
• Implements treatment through direct patient interaction.
• Documents patient management accurately and timely.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Documentation

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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.