Physical Therapist- Per Diem Inpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist- Per Diem Inpatient to manage patient care in an acute setting. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy to restore functional abilities. Candidates should have an accredited PT degree and California license, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PT training program.
• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals.
• Administers exercise programs and treatment modalities.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Clinical reasoning

Customer service

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Job Summary

Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients. Will report to Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

1. Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Performs clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills while performing clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders.
2. Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals relative to age, medical history and dysfunction.
3. Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.
4. Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs.
5. Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients' condition at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy.
6. Routinely takes usual and special precautions relative to the age, medical history and condition of the patient, and the type of treatment being given.
7. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine the effectiveness of treatment, progression towards goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.
8. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
9. May delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel.
10. Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other healthcare personnel as appropriate.
11. May participate in relevant patient care rounds and case management conferences.
12. Provides advice and education to patient and family.
13. Discharges patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary and when clinically appropriate.
14. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable laws.
15. Follows department guidelines on cleanliness and reports non-functioning equipment.
16. Provides accurate and timely documentation of services per requirements and policies.
17. Works with Management to complete all compliance requirements.
18. May be trained to cover a diverse patient population.
19. May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides.
20. Supervises PT assistants and PT aides when delegated tasks are performed.
21. Demonstrates customer service and adheres to Principles of Responsibility.

Experience

Basic Qualifications: N/A

Education

Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) or PT Aide Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within 120 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of APTA.

Notes

• Inpatient acute care setting.
• Outpatient MSK as available.
• Weekend, holiday, and weekday backfill needed.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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