Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Mora, MN

7d•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, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that consider quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. The PT Case Manager provides skilled client care and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel, while building and maintaining respectful relationships. 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 position is based out of the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Mora and surrounding cities. It reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Hold a current Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Provide proof of negative TB testing through a Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test, or chest x-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose conviction and criminal history records 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 applicable Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General screenings.
Demonstrate critical thinking, ability to follow standards and procedures, and ability to make appropriate clinical judgments for safe and effective client care.
Work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and ensure necessary duties are completed.
Build and maintain professional relationships.
Have excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values when developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness to achieve positive outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians or non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update clients’ home health plans of care at least every 60 days, or more often when changes occur.
Advocate for clients’ safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other vulnerability.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that complies with state and payer or billing requirements.
Educate 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, procedures, processes, 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 clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively and adapt to unexpected changes.