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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Clinical Specialist I-PT (Bilingual)Location: Los Angeles, CAUnder indirect supervision, the CSI provides direct patient care which may include assessment, design of treatment programs, & implementation of treatment programs. Additionally, the CSI acts as a resource in their area of clinical specialty to staff & students. The CSI may arrange for, plan & deliver educational opportunities for internal & external customers both locally & regionally. The CSI reports directly to the Department Administrator or Assistant Department Administrator.Essential Functions:- Upholds Kaiser Permanente''s Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws.- Develops & implement in-service training programs in areas of expertise for students, staff, & clinicians inside & outside of their work location. Periodic reassessment of the effectiveness of these programs, rendering modifications as warranted.- Insure cleanliness of assigned area & proper functioning of patient care equipment by following department equipment maintenance policies & procedures.- Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patient''s condition at the onset & through all phases of the physical therapy program:- Routinely obtain accurate & complete history through clinical observation & interaction w/ the patient.- Routinely perform appropriate examinations, using specialized evaluation procedures.- Consistently interpret evaluation findings correctly to determine nature & degree of dysfunction.- Routinely take usual & special precautions relative to the age, medical history & condition of the patient & the type of treatment being given.- Consistently establish measurable treatment goals & develop appropriate treatment plans to achieve those goals.- Regularly reassess clinical signs & symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress towards goals, & the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.- Routinely consult w/ the referring physician regarding treatment request which are contraindicated relative to the patient''s physical condition or medical history.- Delegate appropriately to support personnel.- Demonstrate skill in the performance of physical therapy skills relative to musculoskeletal & neurological assessment & treatment procedures including:- Testing & treatment of spine & extremities using accessory & physiological joint motion.- Clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, & other sensory motor skills.- Clinical analysis & treatment of postural, gait, & ADL disorders.- Administration of modalities & other physical agents.- Administrations of exercise programs/development of patient care programs.- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, & chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of the age group served.- Is able to assess data reflective of the patient''s status & interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient''s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs & to provide care in accordance w/ departmental policy.- Routinely consider the patient''s physical & cognitive abilities in the selection & administration of treatment procedures in treating the following types of patients: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, & geriatric patients.- Documents clinical activities in a timely, accurate, & comprehensive manner following department policies & procedures.- Assume other duties as directed.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II- Three (3) years of full time experience (2080 hours = 1 year) OR enrollment in or completion of an APTA credentialed fellowship program; additionally, one (1) year of experience can be met by successful passage of an APTA specialty certification exam.- Completion of an accredited physical therapist training program with a certificate, BS, MS, or DPT degree.- Education: 200 hours of s

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