Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Rochester, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy 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 considerations. It provides skilled client care and clinical oversight to licensed 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 based out of the Rochester, Minnesota office, serving Rochester and surrounding cities. The Case Manager manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits potentially lasting one to three hours. The role offers flexibility in scheduling and requires adapting to unexpected changes.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or the Home Health Care field.
Proof of negative TB testing by Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or chest x-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
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 conviction and criminal history records related to crimes involving provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General screening.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective client care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set 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.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness and outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, 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 when changes occur.
Advocate for client safety by assessing the home environment, 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 and procedures and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Coordinate client care with family, 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.