Kaiser Permanente
Location
Nottingham, Maryland
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the management of patient physical therapy, including testing, evaluation, planning therapy programs, and administering treatment to restore body functions and relieve pain. This role also requires providing instruction to patients and families, maintaining accurate documentation, and consulting with medical providers regarding patient progress and discharge.
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of full-time practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting and be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum. Required credentials include licenses for Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (or a Compact License), PECOS Enrollment, and Basic Life Support certification, with several credentials required post-hire.
Responsible for physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor.
Tests and evaluates the extent of a patients disability to ensure proper treatment using various tests and procedures. Plans therapy program, establishes treatment goals; and administers treatment to restore body functions, strength, relieve pain, and prevent disability through the use of various therapeutic techniques and procedures. This includes patients in establishing goals and obtains patients informed consent as necessary. Provides patients and family members with treatment plan and instructions for home exercise programs and pain relief techniques. Upgrades treatment plan and goals as patient progresses. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient 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 and timely documentation of physical therapy management and patient management. Maintains appropriate medical records, documentation for each patient including evaluation, treatment and progress. Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient, and discharge from treatment. Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, and contraindications. Maintains compliance with documentation standards of department and regulatory agencies. 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 patients and other personnel. Provides triage Physical Therapy services by providing advice and care either by means of phone triage and/or 1st Contact PT. Provides input and/or assistance to Senior Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Supervisor in the development of new classes, services, member and provider education, development of handouts, and other related services. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of or practice in at least 75%25 of Basic PT Clinical Core Competencies preferred. Refer to list of clinical competencies.
