Senior Physical Therapist, Pediatrics

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Tracy, California seeks a Senior Physical Therapist (Pediatrics) to provide patient care under supervision of the Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role emphasizes pediatric physical therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, leading in-service sessions, contributing to performance improvement projects, and supporting new clinical practice models within Kaiser Permanente.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility 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 mentor staff.
• May provide input into clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• May assist in development and implementation of new clinical practice models for 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 patient treatment across Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Senior Physical Therapist, Pediatrics

LOCATION: Tracy, California

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.