Physical Therapist, Outpatient MSK/Ortho
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Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Physical Therapist, Outpatient MSK/Ortho. The Physical Therapist manages patients' physical therapy under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director. This role involves evaluating patients, interpreting findings to determine dysfunction, and establishing treatment goals. The therapist plans and implements treatment programs, coordinates with other healthcare personnel, and provides patient and family education. They regularly assess clinical signs and symptoms to modify treatment and determine discharge readiness.
Key focus areas include Evaluate patients and interpret evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction, Establish treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals, and Initiate discharge planning from physical therapy.
Successful candidates bring Physical Therapist License (California), National Provider Identifier, and Basic Life Support. Important skills include Evaluates Patients, Interprets Evaluation Findings, Establishes Treatment Goals, Plans Treatment, Initiates Discharge Planning, and Implements Treatment Program.
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Job Summary:
Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director.
UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021
Essential Responsibilities:
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Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
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Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy. Implements 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. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
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Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
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Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- 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.
License, Certification, Registration
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Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
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National Provider Identifier required at hire
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Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Physical Therapist, Outpatient MSK/Ortho
LOCATION: Salida, California
REQNUMBER: 1423210
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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