Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Medicine

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services under supervision. You will contribute to staff education and development, act as a clinical instructor, and support department training initiatives within the Kaiser system.

The role includes mentoring staff, providing clinical consultations, and participating in performance improvement projects to advance patient care models and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of accredited physical therapy curriculum with Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree.
• California Physical Therapist License required at hire, National Provider Identifier required at hire, Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision and direction of leadership.
• Lead department in-service and staff training as requested.
• Serve as clinical instructor and mentor for staff.
• Provide consultation to staff and contribute to clinical competency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and new care models.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.

Skills

Staff mentorship

Staff training

Clinical consultation

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

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