Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Red Wing, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy (PT) Case Manager provides and oversees home health services for clients in the community. The role collaborates with clients, families, physicians, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that account for quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. The Case Manager provides skilled care and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel and builds respectful working relationships. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. The Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The position is based out of the Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Lake City, and surrounding cities. The base salary range is $80,000–$115,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Currently hold an unrestricted Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
Provide proof of negative TB testing through a Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or a chest x-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Have 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 a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose conviction and criminal history records relating to crimes connected with the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care facility or Home Health Care field.
Demonstrate critical thinking, the ability to follow standards and procedures, and sound clinical judgment to provide safe and effective care.
Work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Build and maintain professional relationships.
Have excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values while developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness to achieve positive outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, non-physician practitioners, and the home health team to develop and update each client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or when changes occur.
Advocate for clients’ safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other vulnerabilities.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that complies with state and payer/billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Coordinate client care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other health care team members.
Provide clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
Ensure appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively and remain flexible when unexpected changes occur.