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Assistant Dept Manager opportunity in Redwood City!

DEPARTMENT: Maternal Child Health/Labor & DeliverySCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, Night shift.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: -BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.-Graduate of accredited school of nursing. -Current California RN license required. -Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred. -Current CPR certification required.JOB SUMMARY: -Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards.-Supervises the day to day shift activities.QUALIFICATIONS: -Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. -Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. -Strong interpersonal communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Labor & Delivery and/or NICU experience strongly preferred.DUTIES: -Manages the unit day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. -Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. -Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. -Utilization of services. -Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. -Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. -Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. -Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. -Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. -Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.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

We are one of the country´s most respected names in managed care. Time and time again, our health care delivery model sets standards of excellence and our physicians continue to win awards and accolades from peer associations and industry organizations. Were The Permanente Medical Group, Inc., and were proud of the people who make our success possible and the patients and communities we serve live healthier, happier lives.Our practice supports over 6,000 physicians across all specialties. Our physicians focus on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population, are supported by a group of medical professionals, incorporate cutting-edge technology and are not hindered by administrative tasks. We offer: Competitive Salary Mortgage Loan Program Comprehensive Benefit Package Malpractice Insurance Coverage Cutting-edge Technology Excellent Pension PlansThe Permanente Medical Group allows you the freedom and flexibility for a balanced life. We foster the belief of focusing on each patient with consideration and care by doing the same for our staff. Practice medicine the way you always imagined.

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Psychologist

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: PsychiatrySCHEDULE: Part-time Regular; 20 hours/week; Day shift; Tuesday and Thursday; 10:00am - 6:30pm; Friday; 9:00am - 1:00pm. Days scheduled can change based upon departmental needs.Education/Certification/Licensure: LSW, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD in Psychology. LCSW, LMFT, PhD, or PsyDin Psychology, or license-eligible.Qualifications: Supervised training, experience, and excellent skills working with children, adolescents, and their families, both with psychiatric and chemical dependency issues. Skills at doing a mental status exam, solid knowledge of DSM IV criteria. Must be able to respond well to a rapid yet fluctuating work pace, have strong organizational skills, and be able to work well within a multidisciplinary teams. Must relate well to medical center personnel and clerical staff. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. A patient service orientation is required. Experience in working with ASD, ADHD are pluses. Experience with brief psychotherapy and group therapy very desirable. DBT and CBT skills helpful. Familiarity with psychopharmacological interventions is helpful. Cultural diversity, Spanish speaking are pluses. Any qualified candidate LCSW job codes 963007 or 963010 can be hired for this position.Skills Testing: N/ADuties: Case management, evaluation, triage and DSM IV diagnosis of a wide range of children, adolescents, and their families, both with Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency issues. Booking patient appointments; working with computer databases. Crisis management and intervention; arranging hospitalizations as needed. Treatment, including developing treatment plans, and providing case management, individual, group and family therapy. Working with multidisciplinary teams, often coordinating care with other professional providers. 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.

DEPARTMENT: KPHC - ImplementationSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, day shift.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health related field required; Masters degree preferred. Current California nursing license required.JOB SUMMARY: As a recognized content expert for technical areas, responsible for the delivery of consulting services in areas of key organizational importance. Provides nursing leadership for the delivery of high quality and cost-effective consulting services/products that are issues of key organizational importance. Partners with Medical Center leadership teams and departments to support effectiveness of local programs in order for leadership to meet key organizational initiatives. Supports leadership in attaining organizational goals.QUALIFICATIONS: -Typically six or more years of experience in a management or clinical leadership role required. -Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives. -Demonstrated subject matter expertise in healthcare operations and care delivery. -Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and managing a wide range of projects. -Demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration. -Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative information with analytical problem solving and project management. -Proven leadership skills in consulting. -Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. -Must demonstrate an understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, and any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area. -Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. DUTIES: -Provides leadership and expert consultation on the design, development, and implementation of programs related to the expertise area. -Leads a group of consultants, analysts and/or staff focused on the delivery of service/products within the responsible technical area(s). -Provides leadership and direction for the technical area(s) in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the group. -Serves as the content expert of the responsible technical area(s) and provides technical assistance and advice. -Develops standards, procedures, and policies to ensure that the responsible unit is maintained according to the acceptable level of quality from clients. -Ensures that reports and information disseminated from the area(s) are accurate, timely and consistent, and that they satisfy the client´s needs. SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT DUTIES: This position provides clinical-based support and workflow knowledge for Kaiser Permanente Health Connect at the Redwood City Medical Center. 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 (KPs 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

Patient Care Coordinator Opportunity!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Continuing CareSCHEDULE: On-call, 00 hrs/week, Day shift, Sunday - Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.JOB SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management.Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred(usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills, and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.).DUTIES: Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing , social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

DEPARTMENT: Continuing CareSCHEDULE: Part time regular, 32 hours/week, Evening shift, Tuesday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required. JOB SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.).DUTIES:Utilization Management Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).Discharge Planning Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant tithe utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-daystars, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).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 -

Senior Physical Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Physical TherapySCHEDULE: On call, 0 hrs/week, Day shift, 8:30am to 5:00pm. On call position will assist withweekends.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with aBachelors 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 National ProviderIdentifier (NPI).JOB SUMMARY: Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of theDirector of Rehabilitation Services or designee. Provides physical therapy services in specializedpatient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmentalpatient care programs.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy. Must be able to work ina Labor/Management Partnership environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence.Kaiser internship preferred. Provide Redwood City inpatient physical therapy on weekends andholidays based on departmental need. Must be flexible and willing to rotate between outpatient andinpatient departments and satellites based on operational need. Ability to work in and support aLabor- Management Partnership environment. 2 years of experience required for Senior P.T. position.Graduate of an accredited PT program. Licensed to practice PT in the State of California. Evidenceof active participation in continuing education strongly preferred. Experience in the clinic settingstrongly preferred. Must be service oriented and demonstrate caring and professional behaviors toreflect a high degree of courtesy and respect to members, patients and fellow employees.SENIOR PTBasic PT education and clinical internship required. Min of 2 years full time clinical experiencerequired. Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred. Evidence of active, currentparticipation in continuing education required. Must be service oriented and demonstrate caring andprofessional behaviors to reflect a high degree of courtesy and respect to members, patients andfellow employeeActs as an instructor in patient classes and inservices or PT staff and in the medical center atlarge. Actively participates in program development. May work in adult primary care. Neurological and acute care experience preferred.Current AHA, CPR certificate. MS or DPT and graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Curriculum.Current California Physical Therapy license required.DUTIES: Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent ofdysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiatesdischarge planning for physical therapy. Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment ofthe patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, andcoordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides adviceand education to patient and family. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determineeffectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals andtreatment. Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefitfrom physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patientmanagement. Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities inphysical therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. Assistsin the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. Performs otherduties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmentalprojects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Inpatient physical therapy position. Evaluates patients; interpretsevaluation findings, designs treatment programs, provides patient treatment; provides advice andeducation to patients, teaches and manages patients individually and in group visits, dischargespatients when service is completed; communicates with other members of the health care team. Workseffectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Participates in peer review, quality review andmentor review. Assists in development, implementation, and review of patient care programs. Performsother duties as needed in the areas of staff education, professional student education, departmentaloperations, and department projects.Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code ofConduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of theorganization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicablefederal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (ifapplicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

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

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.

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 -

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services SCHEDULE: On-Call, 00 hours/week; Day shift, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Education/Certification/Licensure: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. BLS certification required. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Qualifications: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of PA First Assisting in an acute care setting is required with direct OR or 1st Assistant experience. Demonstrated effective human relation skills are required. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty is required. Experience in managing surgical disorders Demonstrated ability to provide first assistance to primary surgeon in OR Experience with invasive procedures, i.e. providing exposure,handling and/or cutting tissue, suturing and suture removal and wound debridment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to include MDs, RNs, LVNs, Medical and Nursing Assistants, OR technicians, CRNAs and Clerical Staff required. Demonstrated excellent attendance in previous position. Skills Testing: N/A Duties: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient´s medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV´s, and/or perform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient´s status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Specific Department Duties: The Physician Assistant First Assistant works in collaboration primarily with surgeons as well as support staff to provide specific functions in the role of First Assistant for the Perioperative Services Department in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of the services. During the intraoperative phase, the PA FA practices at the direction of the surgeon. This individual will work primarily within the Perioperative Services Department and be assigned cases by the Supervising Physician or his designee. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Specialties, as well as the P.O.R.D. The PA FA collaborates with the Perioperative Services staff as well as the surgeons to support overall clinical functions in the Perioperative Services Department as determined by the Chief of Surgery. The Intraoperative surgical first-assisting, includes but is not limited to using: Access and evaluate pre- and post-operative surgical patients Generate history and physical from complete interview and examination Using instruments/medical devices Providing exposure Handling and/or cutting tissue Providing hemostasis, and Suturing Provides Physician Assistant First Assisting Responsibilities for surgeons within the Perioperative Services Department: Assists in setting up surgical cases Acts as Surgical First Assistant per scope of practice of that role Assists in setting up and operating complex surgical equipment to support the cases Participates in TIME OUT for all surgical cases Assists in the transport of the surgical patient to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Supports room clean up and turn over for cases that they have been assigned to and others as appropriate and time allows Completes other Perioperative tasks as assigned as appropriate. Schedule will be variable Required to share on-call responsibilities for holidays, evening/nights and week-ends Knowledge Base & Technical Skills: Demonstrates depth, breadth and currency of knowledge in area of practice and demonstrates competency in selected technical skills. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively. Communication: Utilizes effective communication methods and skills following line of authority as appropriate. Documentation: Documents patient care in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Patient Rights: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of the safety principles as identified within the institution Teaching Others: Participates in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for one professional practice. Adheres to departmental attendance expectations.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services SCHEDULE: On-Call, 00 hours/week; Day shift, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Education/Certification/Licensure: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. BLS certification required. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Qualifications: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of PA First Assisting in an acute care setting is required with direct OR or 1st Assistant experience. Demonstrated effective human relation skills are required. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty is required. Experience in managing surgical disorders Demonstrated ability to provide first assistance to primary surgeon in OR Experience with invasive procedures, i.e. providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, suturing and suture removal and wound debridement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to include MDs, RNs, LVNs, Medical and Nursing Assistants, OR technicians, CRNAs and Clerical Staff required. Demonstrated excellent attendance in previous position. Skills Testing: N/A Duties: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient´s medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV´s, and/or perform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient´s status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Specific Department Duties: The Physician Assistant First Assistant works in collaboration primarily with surgeons as well as support staff to provide specific functions in the role of First Assistant for the Perioperative Services Department in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of the services. During the intraoperative phase, the PA FA practices at the direction of the surgeon. This individual will work primarily within the Perioperative Services Department and be assigned cases by the Supervising Physician or his designee. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Specialties, as well as the P.O.R.D. The PA FA collaborates with the Perioperative Services staff as well as the surgeons to support overall clinical functions in the Perioperative Services Department as determined by the Chief of Surgery. The Intraoperative surgical first-assisting, includes but is not limited to using: Access and evaluate pre- and post-operative surgical patients Generate history and physical from complete interivew and examination Using instruments/medical devices Providing exposure Handling and/or cutting tissue Providing hemostasis, and Suturing Provides Physician Assistant First Assisting Responsibilities for surgeons within the Perioperative Services Department: Assists in setting up surgical cases Acts as Surgical First Assistant per scope of practice of that role Assists in setting up and operating complex surgical equipment to support the cases Participates in TIME OUT for all surgical cases Assists in the transport of the surgical patient to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Supports room clean up and turn over for cases that they have been assigned to and others as appropriate and time allows Completes other Perioperative tasks as assigned as appropriate. Schedule will be variable Required to share on-call responsibilities for holidays, evening/nights and week-ends Knowledge Base & Technical Skills: Demonstrates depth, breadth and currency of knowledge in area of practice and demonstrates competency in selected technical skills. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively. Communication: Utilizes effective communication methods and skills following line of authority as appropriate. Documentation: Documents patient care in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Patient Rights: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of the safety principles as identified within the institution Teaching Others: Participates in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for one professional practice. Adheres to departmental attendance expectations.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services SCHEDULE: On-Call, 00 hours/week; Day shift, 7:30am to 4:00pm. HOURS AND DAYS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO MEET THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT PER BARGAINING UNION CONTRACT. Education/Certification/Licensure: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. MSN required. Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant training program. CA BRN RN License, Furnishing License, CA BRN Certification as a NP RNFA certificate. National Certification from a national certifying body recognized by Kaiser Permanente and the Board of Registered Nursing (AANP, ANCC, NCBPNPN, NCC). BLS Certification is required. DEA certification for Schedule II-V medications. Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years acute care experience as an RNFA required with direct OR or 1st assistance experience A minimum of 1 year NP experience in the in-patient setting preferred Demonstrated effective human relation skills are required. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty is required. Experience in managing surgical disorder Demonstrated ability to provide first assistance to primary surgeon in OR Experience with invasive procedures, i.e. providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, suturing and suture removal and wound debridement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to include MDs, RNs, LVNs, Medical and Nursing Assistants, OR technicians, CRNAs and Clerical Staff required. Demonstrated excellent attendance in previous position. NPI number or NPI eligible to obtain before hire Skills Testing: N/A Duties: The Nurse Practitioner First Assistant (NP FA) works in collaboration primarily with surgeons as well as support staff to provide specific functions in the role of First Assistant for the Perioperative Services Department in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of the services. During the intraoperative phase, the NP FA practices at the direction of the surgeon. This individual will work primarily within the Perioperative Services Department and be assigned cases by the Supervising Physician or his designee. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Specialties, as well as the P.O.R.D. The NP FA collaborates with the Perioperative Services staff as well as the surgeons to support overall clinical functions in the Perioperative Services Department as determined by the Chief of Surgery. The Intraoperative surgical first-assisting, includes but is not limited to using: Access and evaluate pre- and post-operative surgical patients Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting deviation from normal Generate history and physical from complete interivew and examination Using instruments/medical devices Providing exposure Handling and/or cutting tissue Providing hemostasis and Suturing Provides NP FA Responsibilities for surgeons within the Perioperative Services Department: Assists in setting up surgical cases as well as the maintenance of surgical equipment Acts as Surgical First Assistant per scope of practice of that role Assists in setting up and operating complex surgical equipment to support the cases Participates in TIME OUT for all surgical cases Assists in the transport of the surgical patient Supports room clean up and turn over for cases that they have been assigned to and others as appropriate and time allows Completes other Perioperative tasks as assigned as appropriate. Required to share on-call responsibilities for holidays, evening/nights and week-ends Knowledge Base & Technical Skills: Demonstrates depth, breadth and currency of knowledge in area of practice and demonstrates competency in selected technical skills. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively. Communication: Utilizes effective communication methods and skills following line of authority as appropriate. Documentation: Documents patient care in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Patient Rights: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of the safety principles as identified by the institution Teaching Others: Participates in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for one professional practice. Adheres to departmental attendance expectations. Self Development: Initiates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional development. Validates knowledge, skills and decisions; seeks guidance in areas of uncertainty. Legal Issues: Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality, risk management, corporate compliance and in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Quality Assurance: Participates in appropriate service Quality Assurance activities. Collaboration/Coordination: Collaborates and coordinates duties to support the medical staff in the appropriate procedures. Works well with the support staff that the PA FA interfaces with. Courtesy: Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Working Relationships: Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients and families.