Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Waconia, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy (PT) Case Manager provides and oversees home health services for clients in the community. The role collaborates with clients, families, physicians, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that account for quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. The Case Manager provides skilled client care and clinical oversight to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel, while building and maintaining respectful professional relationships. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. The Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The role reports to the Hutchinson, Minnesota office and provides services in Waconia, Chaska, and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and community settings. The work may involve transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment, driving or using public transportation in all types of weather, and adapting to a variety of environments. The stated physical demands exceed those for Medium Work: moving 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Minnesota; the license must not be revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative TB testing through a Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or a chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
A valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills and ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians or non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update the client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or more often when changes occur.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other vulnerability.
Meet documentation standards for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and payer or billing requirements.
Provide education to clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Coordinate client care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other health care members.
Provide clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
Ensure effective and appropriate financial management of the client’s home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively and adapt to unexpected changes.