Senior Physical Therapist & Clinical Mentor

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehab services under supervision of the Director and Clinical Leadership. You will apply evidence-based practices to assess, plan, and implement patient-centered therapy and collaborate with the care team to meet rehabilitation goals.

The position requires a California PT license, a minimum of two years of experience, and eligibility for NPI and BLS. APTA Certified Clinical Instructor is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent.
• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor preferred

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.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehab services under supervision of the Director and Clinical Leadership. You will apply evidence-based practices to assess, plan, and implement patient-centered therapy and collaborate with the care team to meet rehabilitation goals.

The position requires a California PT license, a minimum of two years of experience, and eligibility for NPI and BLS. APTA Certified Clinical Instructor is preferred.