Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services under supervision, while contributing to staff development and clinical program evolution.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical instruction, mentorship, training of staff, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives within Kaiser Permanente facilities.

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.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy services under supervision as directed by leadership.
• Provides department in-service and journal club presentations.
• Acts as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of staff.
• Provides consultation to staff and mentors staff as needed.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to development and implementation of new clinical practice models.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and committees.
• Monitors contract therapists and patient care where applicable.
• Performs other duties within the scope of practice.

Skills

Mentor staff

Staff consultation

Clinical supervision

Process improvement

Education

PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral)

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