Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Waconia, MN

6d•$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 role collaborates with clients, families, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that take quality measures and financial considerations into account. It provides skilled client care and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel, while building and maintaining 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 reports to the Hutchinson, Minnesota office and serves Waconia, Chaska, and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing, without revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative TB testing by Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of conviction and criminal history records related to crimes involving the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Ability to pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Critical thinking skills, ability to follow standards and procedures, and ability to make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
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.
Perform 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 client plans of care at least every 60 days or more often when changes occur.
Advocate for clients by assessing home safety, developing 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.
Provide education to 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 adapt to unexpected changes.