Senior Physical Therapist, Pediatrics, Part Time 20 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services under supervision in a collaborative health system. The role involves clinical instruction, staff orientation, and ongoing performance improvement participation to advance patient care capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of PT experience, California licensure, and BLS certification, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral) with licensure or foreign-trained equivalent.
• California PT license required at hire and valid NPI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of leadership.
• Provides department in-service as requested (e.g., journal club presentations).
• 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 and contribute to clinical competency.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and contributes to new care delivery models.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or committees as requested.
• May supervise PTAs and Rehab Aides in clinical competency.
• Monitors work of contract therapists and patient care at Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Mentoring

Staff training

Consultation

Process improvement

Education

Bach/ MSc/ DPT

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