Clinical Specialist Work Study/Staff Resident

Description: Job Summary:The clinical specialist resident position is a 12 month-52 week position beginning the 2nd to last Monday of each December and ending the following December. The position requires that the clinical specialist resident participate in 850 hours of clinical practice, where the resident is responsible to be the primary provider of physical therapy services. The clinical specialist resident is required to complete an additional 150 hours, 3 hrs/wk for 50 weeks, of clinical mentored patient care to be completed by under the supervision of recognized content expert clinician. The content expert clinician is responsible for providing clinical mentoring and continual clinical evaluation of the residents performance during each session. In order to successfully complete the program, the clinical specialist resident must also attain: a minimum cumulative score of 225 points on three clinical performance examinations, attend up to 288 hours of didactic classroom education based on the Description of Specialty Practice for a recognized practice area, attain a cumulative score of 70% on three written examination, successfully pass three live technique examinations, provide up to 40 hours of pro-bono physical therapy services at a designated free clinic, and participate in an approved research project. Twenty of the forty hour work week will be worked in the Kaiser Permanente PT residency program. The additional 20 hours will be worked in the main PT department or satellite MOBs. The resident work study may include the treatment of all types of patients including but not limited to- neurology, pediatrics, womens health, lymphedema, vestibular conditions and the treatment of patients in the in-patient arena. The workday may include weekends and holidays.Essential Responsibilities:Able to design physical therapy treatment programs in the specialty area that are medically prescribed in a manner that is competent and efficient including evaluating of patients.Designs and provides in-service education programs and instruction to staff and students.Reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.Notes:If PT exam is failed, employee will be put on suspended leave of absence until exam is passed.Employee will be required to receive written notification from the California State Board of Physical Therapy of passage of their Physical Therapist exam within 90 days after their start date or employee will be terminated.This position is part of a community based paid educational program combined with both clinical and classroom instruction.Schedule may vary according to department needs.Representative Responsibilities:Ensure cleanliness of assigned area and proper functioning of patient care equipment by following department equipment maintenance policies and procedures.Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the physical therapy program.Routinely obtain accurate and complete history through clinical observation and interaction with the patient.Routinely perform appropriate examinations, using specialized evaluation procedures.Consistently interpret evaluation findings correctly to determine nature and degree of dysfunction.Routinely take usual and special precautions relative to the age, medical history and condition of the patient and the type of treatment being given. Consistently establish measurable treatment goals and develop appropriate treatment plans to achieve those goals.Regularly reassess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress toward goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.Routinely consult with the referring physician regarding treatment request which are contraindicated relative to the patients physical condition or medical history.Delegate appropriately to support personnel.Demonstrate skill in the performance of physical therapy skills relative to musculoskeletal and neurological assessment and treatment procedures including:Testing and treatment of spine and extremities using accessory and physiological joint motions.Clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills.Clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders.Administration of modalities and other physical agents.Administrations of exercise programs/development of patient care programs.Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of the age group served.Assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide care in accordance with departmental policy.Documents clinical activities in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner following department policies and procedures.Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, families, staff, physicians, and other personnel.Develop and implement special classes or clinics for patient populations within area of expertise in conjunction with other members of the rehabilitation department and outside personnel as appropriate.Acts as a resource and mentor to students and department staff in areas of clinical expertise.Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy (BS, MS, DPT or PhD) required prior to the start of employment. License, Certification, Registration Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License (California) required at hireBasic Life Support required at hire from American Heart AssociationNational Provider Identifier required at hireAdditional Requirements:Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Must be board eligible to sit for Physical Therapy exam.If PTLA, must pass Physical Therapy exam within ninety (90) days of hire.If hired in City of LA, Fire Safety certification required.Notes:This is a residency program position that will have three (3) 10-hour workdays, Monday through Friday. Scheduled days off per operational needs.Will work in inpatient and outpatient settings in all of OC, including (but not limited to) SJC, SNC, HMH, CMO, KM1, YLM, OCA and OCI. Primary Location: California,Anaheim,Kraemer I Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Shift: DayWorkdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM Working Hours End: 07:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-02|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Anaheim Kraemer Med Office I - Physical Therapy-Regular Clin - 0806 Pay Range: $44.19 - $55.06 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion. 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