Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist Resident

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California offers a 12-month Clinical Specialist Resident position beginning February 2027 and ending February 2028. Residents provide primary PT services for 850 hours of clinical practice and complete 150 hours of mentored patient care under a content expert clinician, with comprehensive evaluations and didactic education.

The program includes 40 hours of pro-bono service, with additional hours in the main PT department or satellite MOBs, and may involve various patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• California PT license required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Must be board eligible to sit for Physical Therapy exam.
• If PTLA, must pass Physical Therapy exam within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• May float to sister site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design physical therapy treatment programs in the specialty area.
• Provide in-service education programs to staff and students.
• Maintain compliance with laws, accreditation and Kaiser Permanente policies.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of patient care equipment.
• Routinely document clinical activities accurately and timely.
• Mentor students and department staff in areas of clinical expertise.
• Assess patients and interpret evaluation findings to guide treatment.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy (BS, MS, DPT or PhD)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California offers a 12-month Clinical Specialist Resident position beginning February 2027 and ending February 2028. Residents provide primary PT services for 850 hours of clinical practice and complete 150 hours of mentored patient care under a content expert clinician, with comprehensive evaluations and didactic education.

The program includes 40 hours of pro-bono service, with additional hours in the main PT department or satellite MOBs, and may involve various patient