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Physical Therapist

Kaiser Permanente

Downey, California, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Jan 06, 2026
Onsite

Compensation

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About the role

Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients. Will report to Director, Assistant Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction relative to persons limited by medical problems, birth defects, or health related conditions to restore their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
  • Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.
  • Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs.
  • Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of skilled physical therapy.
  • Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progression towards goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.
  • Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
  • May delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel.
  • Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other health care personnel as appropriate.
  • Provides advice and education to patient and family.
  • Discharges patients from physical therapy services when skilled therapy is no longer medically necessary and when clinically appropriate.

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited PT training program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire
  • Physical Therapist License (California) within 4 months of hire
  • Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Health insurance
  • Flight privileges

About the Company

Empowering every ability

Job Details

Salary Range

$55 - $70/hourly

Location

Downey, California, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time, Regular

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