Home Care Physical Therapy Case Manager - Washington/Ozaukee Counties

American Addiction Centers•Hartford, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is for a Home Care Physical Therapy Case Manager serving Washington and Ozaukee Counties. The role involves conducting physical therapy evaluations, establishing and revising patient care plans, and providing ongoing assessment and interventions. Key responsibilities include managing an assigned caseload, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, and communicating patient status to physicians and management. The case manager will also educate patients and caregivers on treatment procedures, facilitate discharge planning, and act as a resource and mentor to other employees and students. The position requires travel to patients' homes and involves physical demands such as lifting and transferring patients. Advocate Health, the employer, is a large nonprofit integrated health system recognized for clinical excellence across various specialties.

Requirements

Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in physical therapy rehabilitation experience within an acute hospital, home health care, or other relevant environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Demonstrated skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices that are available in work area.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Good human relations, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Conducts a physical therapy evaluation of each patient and establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integument evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
Evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame.
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaches and applies interventions as appropriate.
Updates and revises plan of care as indicated and provides physician with status report on a regular basis.
Communicates problems to physicians and management and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they occur.
Completes a plan of care as indicated and provides physician with status report.
Maintains and updates clinical and patient records according to state and federal guidelines.
Manages assigned caseload including scheduling and informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to provide coverage.
Manages patient's medical condition including medications.
Acts as a patient advocate to insure optimal outcomes.
Manages assigned caseload for optimal functional and financial outcomes; reviews caseload for Low Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPA), optimal number of visits based on progress, Prospective Payment Plan (PPS), and Outcome Based Quality Initiatives (OBQI) outcomes.
May manage a caseload of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) including evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with established Care Plan, and adhering to all State of Wisconsin regulations regarding PTA supervision.
Performs Home Health Aide joint visits as appropriate to maximize patient's functional abilities in the home.
May assist with evaluating patients, turning patient over to PTA and informing PTA of Plan of Care (POC) per State of Wisconsin regulations.
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers and develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as needed.
Discusses caseload issues and changes in case census with management.
Communicates problems to physicians and management, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they occur.
Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities.
Facilitates discharge planning process and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, mentoring, and providing guidance on more complex issues.
Serves as an instructor for students, meeting all expectations of the Clinical Student Program.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.