Physical Therapist (Case Managers / Start of Care)

Lifespark Careers•Rogers, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifespark is seeking to connect with exceptional Physical Therapists passionate about helping people age magnificently and live independently. While there are no immediate openings, this posting serves to build a pipeline for future opportunities. Applicants will be considered for future Physical Therapist roles aligning with their experience and goals. The company provides extensive training (6-8 weeks) to ensure confidence and support. The Physical Therapist Case Manager role involves providing direct patient care according to a physician's plan, assessing patient status, developing treatment plans, instructing clients and families, and coordinating with other services. This role also includes supervising physical therapy assistants and home health aides, ensuring client confidentiality, and identifying home safety issues. The Start of Care/Admission Registered Nurse (RN) role focuses on planning, organizing, and directing home care services, building understanding with clients about Lifespark's model, and providing assurance and relief to clients and families. This role involves completing initial assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, providing direct patient care, and educating patients and families. The RN also communicates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team (IDT), ensures accurate documentation, and participates in safety training and on-call rotations.

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.
2 years’ RN experience in health care (preferably home care or hospice)
Medicare Skilled Nursing experience and basic understanding of OASIS strongly preferred
Experience in customer service/direct member contact field preferred
Experience supervising caregivers
Knowledge of Medicare Home Health & Hospice regulations
Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practice.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Minnesota Nursing License
Must pass a MVR check based on Lifespark company policy

Nice To Haves

Experience in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.

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.
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing clients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
Reporting 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
Frame the discussion and builds understanding with clients that Lifespark starts with the clients’ immediate needs and wants (short term) while also working to build a longer-term plan to help the clients avoid the roller coaster of health care crisis™ thereby protecting and improving their independence and quality of life.
Effectively articulate and differentiate the Lifespark Life Care Management model.
Provide assurance and relief (peace of mind) to clients and families that Lifespark will effectively address their needs and wants.
Make the clients feel comfortable and well-cared for.
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Initiates the plan of care
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development.
Completes necessary paperwork accurate at admission and submits to medical records the same day.
Completes emergency preparedness plan with client/caregiver at admission visit
Communicates with IDT post admission or non-admission including client status and a summary of the plan of care for client.
Ensure positive/professional communication on team
Introduction/Establish Rapport
Customer service resolution; escalate concerns
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
Honors Client Confidentiality, Rights, Privacy, and Reporting Maltreatment Expectations
Understands and Accepts Clients’ Diagnosis
Understands and accepts emotional needs of client
Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors
Follows all emergency preparedness and response procedures
Identifies home safety issues and cascades info to the IDT
Notifies IDT of emergency preparedness plan
Demonstrates proper procedures for handling, lifting, and transfers
Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms
Enters complaints, occurrences into EMR as necessary at skilled visits
Ensures education on how to use equipment safely is completed at admission and that medical supplies are ordered.
Plots necessary supervisory visits per regulations
Thoroughly reconciles all medications
Completes all documentation by 10am the day following the admission or skilled visit
Complete orientation and annual training requirements.
Promote safety in the workplace through real time coaching, participation in safety awareness training
Participate in After Hours on-call program
Other duties as assigned