Physical Therapist, Resident or Fellowship Trained (Per Diem)

Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA

125d

About The Position

Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients. Will report to Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor. The position involves evaluating patients and interpreting examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health-related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The role includes performing clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills while conducting clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders. A plan of care is established to achieve established goals relative to age, medical history, and dysfunction. The position requires administering or prescribing modalities and other physical agents, as well as exercise programs and the development of patient care programs. Professional competence and clinical reasoning are essential in assessing patients' conditions at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy. Regular reassessment of clinical signs and symptoms is necessary to determine the effectiveness of treatment, progression towards goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals. The treatment program is implemented through direct treatment of the patient, and a portion of the treatment plan may be delegated to appropriate supportive personnel. Coordination of the treatment plan and participation in discharge planning with other health care personnel is also required. The role includes providing advice and education to patients and families, discharging patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary, and upholding Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. Accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services provided is required per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group policies and guidelines. The position may involve training to cover a diverse population of patients depending on local medical center needs and may include involvement in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides. Adequate supervision of PT assistants and PT aides when patient-related and non-patient-related tasks are delegated is necessary. The role demands demonstrating internal and external customer service at all times and behaving in accordance with Principles of Responsibility.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• If CA PT License Applicant (PTLA) or PT Aide Letter recipient: licensing exam must be passed within (120) days from letter date.

Nice To Haves

• Member APTA

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
• Performs clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals relative to age, medical history, and dysfunction.
• Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.
• Administers or prescribes exercise programs and develops patient care programs.
• Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients' conditions.
• Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment.
• Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
• Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other health care personnel.
• Provides advice and education to patients and families.
• Discharges patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary.
• Follows department guidelines on cleanliness of assigned areas and reports non-functioning of patient care equipment.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services provided.
• Works in partnership with Management to complete all mandatory compliance requirements.
• May be required to be trained to cover a diverse population of patients.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides.
• Adequately supervises PT assistants and PT aides when tasks are delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree