Physical Therapist - Amherst, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Amherst, NY

13h•Remote

About The Position

As the Home and Community Based Services Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. You will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in state of practice
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client needs
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to work independently
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures
Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency’s electronic visit verification program (as applicable)
Actively participates in the agency’s care coordination process including timely reporting patients’ needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client