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Provides independent occupational therapy management of patients, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation or designee.

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services SCHEDULE: Short hour, 8 hrs/week, Day shift EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. Licensure to practice occupational therapy by the State of California. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI) required. JOB SUMMARY: Provides independent occupational therapy management of patients, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation or designee. Provides occupational therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Significant (usually 3-5 years) experience. Ability to perform both routine and complicated therapy under general supervision. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Senior OT qualifications:: Two plus ( 2+ ) years experience as an occupational therapist in inpatient setting. Proven clinical competencies, effect communication skills and ability to lead staff and work as a team member. Basic OT clinical knowledge for evaluation and treatment of a variety of orthopedic, neurological and medical conditions. Working part of the weekend inpatient rotation is mandatory. NCBOT Certificate, CPR certificate. Prefer Dysphagia certificate Must be service oriented and demonstrate caring and professional behaviors to reflect a high degree of courtesy and respect to members, patients and fellow employees. Demonstrated high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence. Kaiser internship preferred. Must be flexible and willing to rotate between outpatient and inpatient departments on operational need. Ability to work in and support a Labor- Management Partnership environment. Acts as an instructor inpatient classes and inservices or OT staff and in the medical center at large. Actively participates in program development. Two plus years experience as an occupational therapist in the inpatient setting. Dysphagia certificate or experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment preferred DUTIES: 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 occupational 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. Evaluates need for and trains patient/family in the use of special equipment or devices and adapts as necessary e.g., splints, slings, prosthesis, A.D.L equipment or refers to other disciplines as necessary for effective treatment. 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 occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management. Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in occupational therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. Assists in the development, implementation, and review off 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. 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. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. 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. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

DEPARTMENT: Occupational Medicine SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, 8:00am to 5:00pm EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Education/License/Certification:: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates physical therapy/rehabilitation services in a variety of settings to ensure that local, regional and inter-regional goals are met. Coordinates all professional aspects of the service with Medical Liaison and/or Administration. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum five years experience in a clinical physical therapy setting required. Minimum two years supervisory experience required. Experience in program development, staffing, including disciplinary action and termination, and budgeting required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in a related field above preferred. Advanced Certification desired. Master or doctorate in PT; prior oversight of a hospital-based or free-standing P.T. program; strong business acumen; proficient in use of Windows sutie (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Advanced clinical certification also desired. DUTIES: Directs physical therapy/rehabilitation services and programs to deliver high quality, cost effective care to achieve service excellence. Develops programs to meet current and future needs. Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Develops goals and objectives, establishes and implements policies and procedures for operations. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non-clinical personnel. Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies. Evaluates personnel based on established standards and competencies. Creates, analyzes, and maintains reports and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes. Develops and recommends service operating and capital budgets, and ensures that the services operate within the allocated funds. Has authority for budgetary expenditures. Develops physical therapy/rehabilitation services to meet member needs. Identifies and responds to member needs. Manages resources to meet customer needs. Develops and implements performance improvement programs. Monitors and assesses program and reports to Quality Management. Establishes and maintains communications with multiple departments locally and regionally. Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups. Provides direct patient care services as needed. Ensures ongoing professional development for self, clinical staff, support staff, and student affiliates. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the criteria for professional practice. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Responsible for the management of Inpt. & Outpt. Rehab (including PT, OT, ST), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Acupuncture program. 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. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. 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. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Directs rehabilitation therapy services and programs to deliver high quality, cost effective care to support strategic and business goals and achieve service excellence.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy (P.T.) or Occupational Therapy (O.T.)curriculum with a Bachelor´s degree or certificate in physical or occupational therapy required. California State P.T. registration or O.T. National certification. Significant management experience (generally four (4) to five (5) years) in a clinical rehabilitation therapy setting. Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in program management development, evaluation , staffing, budgeting, personnel management, coaching/counseling. Master´s degree in a related field preferred. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Directs rehabilitation therapy services and programs to deliver high quality, cost effective care to support strategic and business goals and achieve service excellence. Develops programs to meet current and future needs. Reviews service performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and ensure compliance with regulator requirements. Develops systems, methods and processes to evaluate, measure and improve clinical, business, cost/financial and quality outcomes. Develops service plan goals and objectives, establishes and implements policies and procedures for operations. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non clinical personnel. Develops standards of behavioral performance and clinical competencies, and evaluates personnel based on established standards. Creates, analyzes and maintains reports and statistics for administrative and regulator purposes. Develops and recommends service operating and capital budgets, and ensures that the services operate within the allocated funds. Has authority for budgetary expenditures. Identifies and responds to member needs and manages resources to meet these needs. Develops and implements performance improvement programs. Monitors and assesses program and reports to Quality Management. Establishes and maintains communication with multiple departments. Develops relationships with academic programs, the community, and other groups. May provide direct patient care services as needed. Ensures on going professional development for self, clinical staff, support staff, and student affiliates. Establishes a work environment which communicates and supports tam performance and organizational goals and vision. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. 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. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign trained equivalent. Licensure to practice occupational therapy by the State of California. American Heart Association approved BLS National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Good communication skills. Service oriented. Duties: Evaluates patients, 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 occupational therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient. May delegate a portion of the treatment program to the appropriate supportive personnel. Coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, the need for modifying goals and treatment. Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: This is a Per Diem position, days and hours may vary according to department needs.

Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent. Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of California. American Heart Association approved BLS. National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Recent/prior acute inpatient hospital work experience serving all patient diagnosis. Ability to work with computerized documentation and billing. Duties: 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 from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. 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, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: This is a weekend Physical Therapist position, expected to work at least 1 weekend day/month unless otherwise agreed upon by DA or designee. Schedule may vary, 8-16 hours per week.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent. Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of California. American Heart Association approved BLS. National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Recent/prior acute inpatient hospital work experience serving all patient diagnosis. Ability to work with computerized documentation and billing. Duties: 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 from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. 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, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: This is a weekend Physical Therapist position, expected to work at least 1 weekend day/month unless otherwise agreed upon by DA or designee. Schedule may vary, 8-16 hours per week.

Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors or Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent. Licensure to practice physical therapy by the State of California. American Heart Association approved BLS. National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Recent/prior acute inpatient hospital work experience serving all patient diagnosis. Ability to work with computerized documentation and billing. Duties: 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 from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. 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, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: This is a weekend Physical Therapist position, expected to work at least 1 weekend day/month unless otherwise agreed upon by DA or designee. Schedule may vary, 8-16 hours per week.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign trained equivalent. Current license to practice as a physical therapist in California. Valid CA Driver´s license. Current CPR certification. Must have at least two (2) years experience in physical therapy. Clinically skilled to detect early warning signs of complications including medical assessments of skin integrity, mentation. Ability to differentiate emergent versus non emergent patient care status. Ability to look at patient holistically, not just body part or functional ability. Competency to remove staples/sutures in the home. Commitment to Service Orientation. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. American Heart Association approved BLS National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Leadership, management and/or supervisory experience. Computer knowledge of MS Word. Duties: 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 plan of care 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. In accordance with agency policy, 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. Supervises the work of Home Health Aides according to regulation and agency policy. Demonstrates on going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s 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 applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: Schedule includes working rotating weekends. Driving 40-120 miles daily in all parts of San Diego County (mileage reimbursed). Proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation.

The Director of Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will have oversight of the inception of the program at the San Diego campus.

The PositionResponsibilities will include organizing and developing this new physical therapy program. Qualified candidates will be Doctorate prepared in Physical Therapy, with faculty experience and progressive leadership roles in physical therapy education. The CommunityAs the 7th largest city in the U.S., San Diego offers its residents a world famous zoo, professional sports teams, historical areas, and cultural activities for the whole family. Miles of beaches and near perfect weather allow for an abundance of outdoor activities both on and off the water. Five higher education institutions complement a strong economy and international industry leaders with well-trained and educated residents. Industry leaders in aerospace, communications, biomedical research, healthcare, and computer technologies call San Diego home. The SchoolThis university is the second-largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California, with 28 different campuses. The university consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management, Media and Communication, Engineering and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education, as well as the College of Letters and Sciences. 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.

U.S. News & World Reports has recognized Summa for the tenth consecutive year for our excellence. Other honors include being named a “Leapfrog Top Hospital”, based on our hospital quality and safety as well as being recognized as a Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association.As we continue to grow to meet the needs of our community, we have opportunities available for Rehab professionals in all areas. Not only do we offer cutting-edge technology and healing environments, we also offer flexible scheduling so you are able to enjoy work and your family.