Physical Therapist

2 months ago


Kenwood, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for the physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate patients and interpret evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
  • Establish treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
  • Initiate discharge planning from physical therapy.
  • Implement the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate.
  • Provide advice and education to patient and family.
  • Regularly assess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
  • Provide accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.
  • Demonstrate progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.
  • Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire.
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire.
  • Basic Life Support required at hire.
Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with a scheduled weekly hours of 40. The workdays are Monday through Friday with one weekend per month. The working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion.