Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager - South East Chicago

Advocate Health•Oak Brook, IL

14d•$86,320 - $129,376•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager provides home-based physical therapy services to patients in the southeast side of Chicago. The role coordinates individualized patient care, evaluates and adjusts plans of care, supports patient and family education, and works with an interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective outcomes. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with normal office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus a rotating weekend assignment every fourth to fifth weekend and two Advocate holidays per year based on departmental needs. Extensive travel within the assigned geographic area is required, including travel in varying weather and road conditions. The position is incentive eligible and may qualify for a sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates. The role requires an Illinois-licensed (or licensure-eligible) physical therapist with a master's degree in physical therapy and at least one year of clinical experience or a strong range of clinical affiliation experience. The therapist must maintain professional documentation, communicate effectively with patients, families, and care-team members, and use home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices. The work takes place in patient or family homes and assisted living facilities and includes physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and assisting patients with mobility.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist license in the State of Illinois or eligibility for licensure.
Valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
One year of clinical experience or demonstrated strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience.
Ability to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and email, and ability to learn computer-based scheduling and documentation systems.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, including strong documentation skills.
Good interpersonal skills, time management, and self-organization skills.
Proficient use of home-based therapy equipment and assistive devices, including balls, bands, weights, and Hoyer lifts.
Ability to travel extensively within assigned geographic boundaries in all types of weather and on all types of roads, including expressways.
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays and adhere to assigned workdays and hours.
Ability to perform full-range body movements, including bending, sitting, standing, climbing stairs while carrying objects, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, and lifting.
Ability to lift or carry at least 25 pounds and lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment with at least one other associate when available for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist.
Ability to assist with patient safety during ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs and to transfer patients using standard pivot transfers, transfer boards, or Hoyer lifts.
Ability to provide treatment on standard beds in home environments.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patients’ and families’ access to quality, cost-effective care and use appropriate resources to address risks to outcomes.
Apply evidence-based standards, appropriate tests, measures, and interventions; participate in quality and process-improvement initiatives; and promote patient safety.
Document care thoroughly to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
Work effectively with the patient care team to coordinate integrated care and communicate professionally, including feedback and conflict resolution.
Attend staff meetings, agency in-services, and educational activities, and maintain current practice knowledge.
Make sound clinical decisions, recognize changes in patient condition, and evaluate and implement changes to plans of care.
Prioritize and organize patient care and provide clear hand-off communication, including use of SBAR and 5P's communication techniques.
Initiate referrals and discharge planning as appropriate, coordinate care using an interdisciplinary approach, and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences as appropriate.
Develop restorative relationships with patients and families and provide care that supports their needs and expectations.
Promote patient and family knowledge and confidence in self-care, disease processes, medications, procedures, and infection prevention.
Assess physical, psychosocial, comfort, and wellness needs; involve patients and families in goal setting and care planning; and seek consultation or referrals as needed.
Adapt communication and education to patient and family readiness, health literacy, and individual learning needs.
Coordinate patient care to maximize efficiency, conserve resources, and support excellent health outcomes.
Attend mandatory informational, educational, and branch meetings and adhere to scheduled work hours and operational policies.