Home Health: Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager (NW Metro)

Lifespark Careers•Buffalo, MN

3h•Remote

About The Position

Lifespark is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager with at least 2 years of clinical experience to join a collaborative and supportive team focused on helping elders Age Magnificently. The Physical Therapist is primarily responsible for implementing standards of care for physical therapy services and adhering to the Service Agreement. Any direct client care will be performed as defined by the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. Lifespark is a complete senior health company dedicated to helping seniors stay healthy, navigate healthcare options, and live more independent lives.

Requirements

Two years of clinical experience as a physical therapist.
Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.
Verification of COVID vaccine status or receiving an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

Community/Home Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to clients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directs physical therapy treatment.
Instructs clients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
Reports to physician client’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the client by participating in case conferences.
May train client in the use of prosthetic device.
Identifies client and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for client.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients.
Ensure positive/professional communication on team.
Customer service resolution; escalate concerns.
Honors client confidentiality, rights, privacy, and reporting maltreatment expectations.
Understands and accepts emotional needs of client.
Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors.
Follow all Emergency and Response Procedures.
Identifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager of concerns or issues.
Demonstrates proper procedures: Handling, lifting, transfers Injury – Now What?
Follows protocols Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms Follow-up Required – Escalating Event.
Other duties as assigned.