Senior Physical Therapist: Clinical Leader & Mentor

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver services under supervision of leaders. The role involves clinical instruction, staff orientation, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. You will mentor staff and participate in developing new care models.

Required: 2+ years PT experience, California PT license, and active NPI at hire. BLS and knowledge of federal/state requirements are essential for practice in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with PT licensure in California.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor.
• Provides department in-service presentations as requested by management.
• Serves as a clinical instructor when requested.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees.
• Provides consultation to staff and mentors peers.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists in new clinical practice models.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or committees.
• Monitors treatment by contract therapists and Kaiser staff as required.
• Performs duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff mentorship

Performance improvement

Education

Physical therapy degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver services under supervision of leaders. The role involves clinical instruction, staff orientation, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. You will mentor staff and participate in developing new care models.

Required: 2+ years PT experience, California PT license, and active NPI at hire. BLS and knowledge of federal/state requirements are essential for practice in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.