Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Red Wing, MN

11d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy (PT) Case Manager provides and oversees home health services for clients in the community. The Case Manager collaborates with clients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that account for quality measures and financial considerations. The role provides skilled client care and clinical oversight to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel, and builds and maintains respectful professional 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 role reports to the Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Lake City and surrounding cities. Base salary is $80,000–$115,000 per year, plus productivity compensation and benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

Requirements

Hold a current Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license with no revocation, suspension, limitations or restrictions.
Provide proof of negative TB testing through a Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test or 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 related to crimes involving 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, ability to follow standards and procedures, and sound clinical judgment to provide safe and effective care.
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities and complete necessary duties.
Be able to 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.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Conduct initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians or non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update the client’s plan of care at least every 60 days, or more often when changes occur.
Advocate for clients by assessing home safety, creating and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, vulnerability or financial exploitation.
Meet documentation standards for accuracy, timeliness and compliance with state and payer or billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, 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 adapt to unexpected changes.