Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

The Physical Therapy (PT) Case Manager provides and oversees home health services for clients within the community. Collaborates with the client, their family, and the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans taking into consideration quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. Provides skilled care to clients and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel. Builds and maintains respectful relationships with others. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Schedule

• Full time, Monday – Friday
• Manage your schedule during office hours
• Travel to client homes to provide 1:1 care; visits typically last 1–3 hours

Coverage area

Reports to the Blaine, MN office and provides services in St. Paul and surrounding cities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reflects the company’s mission and values in developing and maintaining professional working relationships
• Performs initial and periodic client assessments to determine care needs, implements interventions, and evaluates effectiveness to achieve positive outcomes
• Collaborates 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 more often as changes occur
• Serves as a client advocate, assessing the home environment, developing and implementing individualized abuse prevention plans, and reporting suspected vulnerability such as abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation
• Meets documentation standards ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and payer/billing requirements
• Provides education to the client, family, caregivers, licensed clinicians (as indicated), and unlicensed personnel
• Provides direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with company policies and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act
• Coordinates client care with family, caregivers, community resources, and other health care members
• Provides clinical oversight, delegation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel
• Ensures effective and appropriate financial management of the client’s home health services
• Manages work schedule effectively and adapts to unexpected changes

Physical/environmental demands

• Client care provided in individual client homes; may require transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment
• Adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings
• Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather
• Heavy work: 50–100 lbs occasionally; 25–50 lbs frequently; 10–20 lbs constantly

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Minnesota with no revoked, suspended, or restricted license
• Proof of negative TB testing (Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test, or chest x-ray)
• Access to a dependable automobile and valid driver’s license; proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle
• U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit
• Disclose any conviction and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates with such convictions will not be hired
• Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including Minnesota Department of Health and OIG exclusions

Skills and experience

• At least two years’ experience in a health care facility or home care field
• Demonstrates critical thinking, adherence to standards/procedures, and sound clinical judgment for safe and effective care
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong interpersonal and teaching skills
• Basic computer skills; willingness to learn new software; EMR and Microsoft Outlook experience preferred
• Current CPR certification highly recommended

Pay

Base salary range: $80,000 – $115,000 per year plus productivity compensation and benefits. Salary determined by experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Benefits

• Opportunity for productivity bonuses in addition to base salary
• Ability to manage your schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and pet insurance
• 401(k) 100% vested upon eligibility