Home Health: Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager (South Central )

Lifespark Careers•Bloomington, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

Lifespark is seeking a Physical Therapist Case Manager to join their team and help elders Age Magnificently. The role is primarily responsible for implementing standards of care for physical therapy services and adhering to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct client care provided 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 their healthcare options, and live fuller, more independent lives.

Requirements

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.

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.
Leads by example in establishing rapport with clients.
Ensures positive/professional communication on team.
Handles customer service resolution; escalates concerns.
Honors client confidentiality, rights, privacy, and reporting maltreatment expectations.
Understands and accepts emotional needs of client.
Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors.
Follows 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.