Physical Therapist PT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Physical Therapy (PT) Case Manager provides and oversees home health services for clients within the community. Collaborates with the client, their family, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans taking into consideration quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. Provides skilled care to clients and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel. Builds and maintains respectful relationships with others. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Reflects the company’s mission and values in developing and maintaining professional working relationship with others.
• Performs initial and periodic assessment of clients to determine care needs, implements interventions, and evaluates the effectiveness of care to achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians / non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update the client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or more often as changes occur.
• Serves as a client advocate ensuring safety needs are addressed by assessing the home environment, developing and implementing individualized abuse prevention plans, and reporting any suspected vulnerability such as abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
• Meets documentation standards ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and payer / billing requirements.
• Provides education to the client, family, caregivers, licensed clinicians (as indicated), and unlicensed personnel.
• Provides direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, processes and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Coordinates client care with family, caregivers, community resources, and other health care members.
• Provides clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
• Ensures effective and appropriate financial management of the client’s home health services are met.
• Manages work schedule effectively, adapts to and remains flexible with unexpected changes.

PHYSICAL / ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS

Client care provided in individual client homes and may require transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings. Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.

Heavy. Amount of weight moved; 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 25 to 50 pounds frequently; 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Minnesota. The license must not have been revoked, suspended and without limitations or restrictions.
• Proof of negative TB testing : Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test or chest x-ray.
• Access to a dependable automobile in order to travel to multiple company business stops a day.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
• Disclose any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision of health services. A candidate who has been convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
• Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
• Provide proof you are fully vaccinated against COVID -19. Medical and religious vaccine exemptions requests must be approved by the company before your start date.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Have at least two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility or home care field.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, the ability to follow standards / procedures, and make appropriate clinical judgments to provide safe and effective client care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, and manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and ensuring the necessary duties are completed.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
• Basic computer skills and willing to learn new software programs; experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook preferred.
• Current CPR certification highly recommended.

Compensation :

$95,000-$105,000 per year