Physical Therapist Trainee

Kaiser Permanente; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Trainee to perform PT trainee responsibilities under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff. You will obtain past history, interpret evaluation findings, identify patient strengths and problems, and educate patients and families.

This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift role in Vallejo, CA, with a pay rate of $25 per hour and standard Kaiser benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Physical Therapy program or licensed to practice PT.
• Licensure/eligibility as PT required or recent graduation within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT Trainee responsibilities under direct supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Obtains pertinent past history and evaluates illness to determine dysfunction; identifies patient strengths and precautions.
• Regularly communicates patient status and progress, and provides patient and family education and training.

Education

Bachelor's, master's or doctorate in Physical Therapy or student intern actively enrolled in accredited PT program

Licensed to practice Physical Therapy or PT license applicant or recent graduate within last 2 years

Job description

Job Summary

Performs PT Trainee responsibilities under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff (PNF Program Director, PNF Program Supervisor, Clinical Instructor or designee).

• Performs the following responsibilities under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff (PNF Program Director, PNF Program Supervisor, Clinical Instructor or designee):
• Obtains pertinent past history & account or present illness. Interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature & extent of dysfunction. Identifies patients strengths & problems, precautions/contraindications to physical therapy treatment.
• Regularly communicates patient status through intermittent assessment of patient, recommendations for treatment program activities & home exercise programs. Actively progresses patient toward established goals. Provides patient & family education & training.
• 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs the following responsibilities under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff (PNF Program Director, PNF Program Supervisor, Clinical Instructor or designee):
• Obtains pertinent past history & account or present illness. Interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature & extent of dysfunction. Identifies patients strengths & problems, precautions/contraindications to physical therapy treatment.
• Regularly communicates patient status through intermittent assessment of patient, recommendations for treatment program activities & home exercise programs. Actively progresses patient toward established goals. Provides patient & family education & training.
• 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

• N/A

Education

• Bachelors, masters or doctorate degree, or student intern actively enrolled in an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Must be licensed to practice Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist License Applicant, Student Intern in an accredited Physical Therapy program, or have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program within the last 2 years.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Proof of English proficiency.
• Evidence of travel/accident insurance coverage to and from the United States.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location:

California,Vallejo,Vallejo Hospital Tower

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Occasional weekend day

Working Hours Start:

08:00 AM

Working Hours End:

05:00 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

NUE-NCAL-04|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level:

Entry Level

Department:

Vallejo KFRC - Rgnl-Pstgrad Phys Thrpy Prgm - 0206

Pay Range:

$25 - $25 / hour

Travel:

No

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.

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.