Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist & Clinical Instructor

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services under supervision of the Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, delivering in-service sessions, contributing to performance improvement projects, and supporting new clinical practice models. CA PT license and BLS are required, NPI at hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent.
• California Physical Therapist License required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibilities as outlined in the Physical Therapist job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and or regular in-service presentation).
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process Improvement opportunities.
• May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of PTAs and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services under supervision of the Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, delivering in-service sessions, contributing to performance improvement projects, and supporting new clinical practice models. CA PT license and BLS are required, NPI at hire.