
Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente · Redwood City, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $68,640 / year
- Redwood City, CA
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Job highlights
- Manage inpatient physical therapy independently.
- Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
- Provide patient and family education and support.
- Document patient progress and discharge effectively.
- Participate in research and educational activities.
About the role
Senior Physical Therapist Inpatient
Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director or designee. Provides physical therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmental patient care programs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
- Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
- Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy.
- Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provides advice and education to patient and family.
- Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
- Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
- Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.
- Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy.
- Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs.
- Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects.
- Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
- Acts as an instructor in patient education classes/groups within and/or outside the department based on operational need as defined by departmental leadership.
- Provides a minimum of one departmental in-service per year as requested by the Rehab Director e.g. journal club presentation, regular in-service presentation.
- Serves as a clinical instructor to PT students as requested by the Rehab Director.
- Able to manage complex patients independently with minimal consultation.
- 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.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in physical therapy.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Key skills/competency
- Physical Therapy
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Documentation
- Clinical Research
- In-service Training
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient Management
Skills & topics
- Physical Therapist
- Inpatient Physical Therapy
- Kaiser Permanente
- Redwood City
- California
- Per Diem
- Physical Therapy
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Rehabilitation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years of physical therapy experience and relevant certifications for the Senior Physical Therapist role.
- Emphasize skills: Showcase your expertise in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and independent patient management.
- Address requirements: Ensure your resume clearly lists your California Physical Therapist License, BLS, and NPI.
- Show cultural fit: Demonstrate your ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Prepare for interview: Be ready to discuss your experience managing complex patients and your commitment to continuing education.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical hourly pay for a Senior Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Hospital?
- The posted pay range for a Senior Physical Therapist at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Hospital is between $66.69 and $68.64 per hour. Actual base pay will be determined by factors such as labor market data, internal alignment, and your specific years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente offers a 20% per diem differential and a $75 weekend shift bonus.
- What are the key requirements for the Senior Physical Therapist Inpatient position at Kaiser Permanente?
- To be considered for the Senior Physical Therapist Inpatient role at Kaiser Permanente, you need a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral) with PT certification or a foreign-trained equivalent. You must also have a minimum of two years of physical therapy experience, a California Physical Therapist License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a National Provider Identifier (NPI) at the time of hire. The ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment is also essential.
- What is the work schedule and arrangement for this per diem Senior Physical Therapist role?
- This is a per diem (as needed) position with scheduled weekly hours of 1. The shifts are typically during the day, from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM. You will need to be available for some weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as the workdays include Sunday through Saturday. The role is strictly onsite.
- Does Kaiser Permanente offer opportunities for professional development for their Senior Physical Therapists?
- Yes, Kaiser Permanente encourages professional development. The job description mentions participation in approved educational and clinical research activities, providing in-service presentations annually, and serving as a clinical instructor for PT students. Demonstrating ongoing progress towards professional practice criteria is also a key aspect of the role.
- How does Kaiser Permanente handle compensation reviews for this role?
- Kaiser Permanente conducts routine compensation reviews for its positions. The company reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions or pay status (salaried to hourly). These changes are typically implemented after providing notice to affected employees. The posted pay range reflects base salary and does not include the full value of the total rewards package, which includes per diem differentials and shift bonuses.
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