Patient Care Manager OT, PT or ST

UnitedHealth Group•Easton, MA

7d•$89,376 - $134,064•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Home Health Patient Care Manager is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist licensure in state of practice
Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Oversees patient admissions and care coordination, including referral intake, clinician assignment, Start of Care (SOC) planning, insurance authorization, and verification of home health eligibility and medical necessity
Manages and ensures the development, review, and ongoing updates of individualized patient plans of care in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and best practices
Serves as the central clinical communication hub, coordinating with physicians, clinicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary partners to manage orders, labs, changes in condition, and transitions of care
Provides clinical oversight and quality assurance through documentation review, case conferences, utilization monitoring, risk reporting, and compliance with clinical, coding, and payer requirements
Provides clinical leadership and support, including staff guidance, orientation, direct patient care as needed, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to on call and episode management processes