Physical Therapist Case Manager | Billerica, Tewksbury, Wilmington areas

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Billerica, MA

1d • $80,080 - $107,777 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Physical Therapist plans, organizes, collaborates and directs home care services. The professional therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health has a responsibility to care for and protect patients, colleagues, and communities, requiring all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. With more than 35,000 people including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, and teachers, the organization is driving change in health care in Massachusetts. The culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging, offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to help staff achieve a healthy and balanced life.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy
• Current valid Physical Therapist license
• Active American Health Association BLS certification
• 2+ years of physical therapy experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care

Nice To Haves

• DPT preferred
• OASIS experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patient caseload including but not limited to: delegating to and supervising of PTA staff (if applicable), processing patient condition change visits, and completing OASIS time points.
• Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) and develop a patient-specific plan of care to establish goals incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions by including the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiate the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative therapy procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and report any changes in patient condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion; complete documentation in accordance with agency timeliness policies.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary & benefits package
• generous PTO
• 403(b)
• tuition reimbursement
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care
• comprehensive compensation and benefits
• help you achieve a healthy and balanced life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree