Senior Physical Therapist, Sports Med, 40 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; San Bruno (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 of the Director/Assistant Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role involves mentoring staff, delivering in-service sessions, and contributing to clinical leadership within the department.

The candidate will participate in orientation, staff training, and consult on clinical practices while aligning with Kaiser’s patient-care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PT program with a degree level (Bachelor, Master or Doctoral) and PT certification or foreign-trained equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Physical Therapist.
• California Physical Therapist License required at hire; National Provider Identifier required at hire; Basic Life Support.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements; able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility as outlined in the Physical Therapist job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation 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 clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Assists 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 clinical competency of PTAs and Rehab Aides.
• Monitors work of contract therapists and treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Skills

Mentorship for staff

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