Physical Therapist, Home Health

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Primary Care Clinician (PCC) is an experienced physical therapist responsible for the overall case management of home health patients including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses.

Skills And Knowledge

• Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, home health and/or hospice accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control
• Good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors
• Good working understanding of budget and other financial reports
• Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity
• Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner
• Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care
• Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment
• Excellent organizational skills
• With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements

Benefits

Yes

Benefits Details

• Unions Yes

Pay Range

$62.54 to $84.03 / hour

Compensation Information

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.