Clinical Specialist Resident

Primary Location El Cajon, California Facility Name El Cajon Medical Offices Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Shift Day Salary $45.41 - $45.41 / hour

Job Number 1456107 Date Posted 10/20/2026

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Job Summary:

The clinical specialist resident position is a 12 month-52 week position beginning the 2nd to last Monday of each December and ending the following December. The position requires that the clinical specialist resident participate in 850 hours of clinical practice, where the resident is responsible to be the primary provider of physical therapy services. The clinical specialist resident is required to complete an additional 150 hours, 3 hours per week. For 50 weeks, of clinical mentored patient care to be completed by under the supervision of recognized content expert clinician. The content expert clinician is responsible for providing clinical mentoring and continual clinical evaluation of the residents performance during each session. In order to successfully complete the program, the clinical specialist resident must also attain: a minimum cumulative score of 225 points on three clinical performance examinations, attend up to 288 hours of didactic classroom education based on the Description of Specialty Practice for a recognized practice area, attain a cumulative score of 70% on three written examination, successfully pass three live technique examinations, provide up to 40 hours of pro-bono physical therapy services at a designated free clinic, and participate in an approved research project. This position is part of a community based paid educational program combined with both clinical and classroom instruction. Schedule may vary according to department needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Able to design physical therapy treatment programs in the specialty area that are medically prescribed in a manner that is competent and efficient including-evaluating of patients. Designs and provides in-service education programs and instruction to staff and students, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
• Representative Responsibilities:
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned area and proper functioning of patient care equipment by following department equipment maintenance policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the physical therapy program.
• Routinely obtain accurate and complete history through clinical observation and interaction with the patient.
• Routinely perform appropriate examinations, using specialized evaluation procedures.
• Consistently interpret evaluation findings correctly to determine nature and degree of dysfunction.
• Routinely take usual and special precautions relative to the age, medical history and condition of the patient and the type of treatment being given.
• Consistently establish measurable treatment goals and develop appropriate treatment plans to achieve those goals.
• Regularly reassess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress toward goals, and the need for modification of treatment and/or goals.
• Routinely consult with the referring physician regarding treatment request which are contraindicated relative to the patients physical condition or medical history.
• Delegate appropriately to support personnel.
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner following department policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement special classes or clinics for patient populations within area of expertise in conjunction with other members of the rehabilitation department and outside personnel as appropriate.
• Acts as a resource and mentor to students and department staff in areas of clinical expertise.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy (BS, MS, DPT or PhD).

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated skill in the performance of physical therapy skills relative to musculoskeletal and neurological assessment and treatment procedures including:
• Testing and treatment of spine and extremities using accessory and physiological joint motions.
• Clinical testing to determine muscle strength, reflexes, sensation, coordination, range of motion, and other sensory motor skills.
• Clinical analysis and treatment of postural, gait, and ADL disorders.
• Administration of modalities and other physical agents.
• Administrations of exercise programs/development of patient care programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Is able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide care in accordance with departmental policy.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• If PTLA, must pass Physical Therapy exam within ninty (90) days of hire.
• If hired in City of LA, Fire Safety certification required.
• Notes: If PT exam is failed, employee will be put on suspended leave of absence until exam is passed. Employee will be required to receive written notification from the California State Board of Physical Therapy of passage of their Physical Therapist exam within 90 days after their start date or employee will be terminated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Refer to Residency handbook for requirements

Notes:

• 12 month, 52 week position starting Feb 2027 ending Feb 2028.
• May be required to float to sister site

Primary Location: California,El Cajon,El Cajon Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 07:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-02|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: El Cajon MOB - Physical Therapy-Regular Clin - 0806 Pay Range: $45.41 - $45.41 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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