Kaiser Permanente

Description:

Job Summary:

To administer quality physical therapy services following treatment plans established by physical therapists to restore function, prevent disability and return patients to maximal potential.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers physical therapy treatments to patients ranging in age from geriatric to pediatric: provides and progresses treatment as per treatment plans, physician order, professional standards and departmental protocols.
• Teaches patient care classes and groups for specific disorders per physician order and departmental policies.
• May participate in patient care clinics per specialized training or continuing education (i.e. Amputee Clinic).
• Communicates outcomes to evaluating therapist, physicians and other health professionals.
• Complete all chart documentation as outlined by Kaiser Permanente and State License requirements. 
• Demonstrate and practice efficient workflow using time management skills which allow for patient treatments, proficient use of computers and electronic tools (using short keys, smart sets and dot phrases).
• Performs duties in a professional manner demonstrating dependability, flexibility and teamwork.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, in-services, peer review and self-evaluation per departmental standards. 
• Continuing education dependent on and specific to patient population treated. 
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology appropriate to PTA.
• Successful completion of clinical internships.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist Assistant License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support within 2 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Basic skills in PT procedures and treatment, use of modalities (US, electrical stimulation, traction, etc), documentation skills, CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of clinic experience in comparable setting.
• Knowledge base applicable to patient load at KSMC.
• Skills in group dynamics, leading classes.

Pay Range: $31.06 - $38.24 / hour