PER DIEM POSITION COVERING FULL-TIME HOURS (40/WK) FOR 6 MONTHS. ORTHOPEDIC/GENERAL MUSCULOSKELETAL BACKGROUND PREFERRED. Job Summary: Provide comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients condition and develop goal-oriented treatment programs designed to bring the patient to a normal or optimum state of health and functioning. Follows evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies. Provide and document a course of treatment. Delivers care that meets or exceeds service excellence. Communicates and coordinates the patients care with other team members. May require local travel. Essential Responsibilities: • Direct Patient Care: Participates in the evaluation and treatment of members within the employees license. Follows all practice act and compliance regulations. Documents within the standards of Kaiser Permanente. Communicates with appropriate team members regarding the care of the member. • Contributes to the efficiency and productivity of the organization by managing own workload autonomously (scheduling, consultation, participation in non-direct patient care activities as needed or assigned). Provides leadership to Physical Therapy Assistants. • Patient Experience: Coordinates the delivery of care that meets or exceeds service excellence standards. • Remains current in recent developments in physical therapy techniques and procedures.