Senior Physical Therapist

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide clinical services under supervision by leadership and to support department in-services and staff training.

The role includes mentoring staff, contributing to clinical practice model development, and involvement in performance improvement efforts within Kaiser facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree and PT certification.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in California at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision from Director/Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor.
• Lead in-service sessions or journal clubs as requested by management.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees.
• Serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Mentoring staff

Performance improvement

Staff consultation

Education

Accredited PT degree (Bac/Master/Doc)

California PT license

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Physical Therapists 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of (2) years experience as a Physical Therapist.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor preferred