Senior Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics/MSK/Sports Medicine Santa Clara

Senior Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics/MSK/Sports Medicine Santa ClaraProvides physical therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee. Essential Responsibilities:Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Physical Therapists job summary and responsibilities.Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and or regular in-service presentation).Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.Provides consultation to staff.May act as a mentor for staff.May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.Identifies process improvement opportunities.May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.May be involved in the clinical competency of PTAs and Rehab Aides.May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilitiesPerforms other duties as required within scope of practice.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of (2) years experience as a Physical Therapist.Education:Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign trained equivalent.License, Certification, Registration:Physical Therapist License (California) required at hireNational Provider Identifier required at hireBasic Life SupportAdditional Requirements:Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirementsMust be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Preferred Qualifications:APTA Certified Clinical Instructor preferred