Senior Physical Therapist - Clinical Mentor

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks a Physical Therapist to provide PT services under the direction of the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor. You will support department education and act as a clinical instructor as needed.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, contributing to clinical competency, and participating in performance improvement initiatives while delivering high-quality patient care in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree.
• Certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain California Physical Therapist license.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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).
• 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 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 San Francisco seeks a Physical Therapist to provide PT services under the direction of the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor. You will support department education and act as a clinical instructor as needed.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, contributing to clinical competency, and participating in performance improvement initiatives while delivering high-quality patient care in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.