Physical Therapist I, Part-Time, Fair Oaks

Job Summary :

Responsible for Physical Therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental / organizational initiatives. Also, accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Tests and evaluates the extent of a members impairments, functional limitations, participation barriers and / or disabilities to ensure proper treatment using various tests and procedures.
• Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; and administers treatment to improve and / or remove impairments to minimize functional limitations to provide full participation in activities of daily living and reduce disability using various therapeutic techniques and procedures.
• Provides direct member care through a variety of modalities, including in-person, telephonic, and / or video-based services.
• Includes members, families, and / or caregivers in establishing goals and obtains members informed consent as necessary.
• Provides members / families / caregivers with treatment plan and instructions for home exercise and self-management.
• Upgrades treatment plan and goals as member progresses.
• Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of member towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
• Discharges member from Physical Therapy when the member has received maximum benefit from Physical Therapy.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of Physical Therapy member management.
• Supervises the care delivered by PTAs (Physical Therapist Assistants) as per jurisdiction requirements.
• Maintains appropriate medical records documentation for services and communications regarding care.
• Consults with medical providers regarding member evaluation and treatment, progress of the member, and discharge from treatment.
• Reviews member records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, and contraindications.
• Maintains compliance with company, state and regulatory documentation standards.
• Establishes safe work environment.
• Maintains clinical competency and ethical standards as outlined in the guidelines of the APTA.
• Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, and apparatus in clean, safe and functional condition.
• Directs and instructs support personnel in performance of more routine procedures as requested.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public members and other personnel.
• Provides triage Physical Therapy services by providing advice and care through in person, phone, or video means.
• Provides input and / or assistance to more senior Physical Therapists, Lead Therapist, and / or Rehabilitation Manager in the development or delivery of new classes, services, member and provider education, development of handouts, and other related services.
• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

OR

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Location : Virginia,Fairfax,Fair Oaks Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start : 08 : 30 AM

Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Part-time

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : M46|UFCW|Local 400

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : Fair Oaks Medical Center - Physical Therapy - 1808

Pay Range : $44.61 - $58.24 / year

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.