Physical Therapist

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction
• Establishes plan of care to achieve established goals
• Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents
• Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs
• Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning
• Routinely takes usual and special precautions
• Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms
• Implements the treatment program through direct treatment
• May delegate a portion of the treatment plan
• Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning
• May participate in relevant patient care rounds
• Provides advice and education to patient and family
• Discharges patients from physical therapy services
• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures
• Follows department guidelines on cleanliness
• Provides accurate and timely documentation
• Works in partnership with Management to complete compliance requirements
• May be required to be trained to cover a diverse population
• May be involved in the clinical competency of PT Assistants and PT Aides
• Adequately supervises PT assistants and PT aides
• Demonstrates internal and external customer service

• Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire
• Physical Therapist License (California) within 4 months of hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Member APTA