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Physical Therapist, Outpatient MSK

Kaiser Permanente, Roseville, CA, United States


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

Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction; establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve them.

Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy; implements the treatment program through direct patient treatment, delegation of appropriate portions to supportive personnel, and coordination with other health care personnel.

Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress toward goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.

Discharges patients from physical therapy when maximum benefit has been achieved; provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree and 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 certification required at hire.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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