Physical Therapist Admissions Coordinator - Home Health

Essential Duties

* Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

* Responsible for marketing and referral relations and the readmission/admission of patients to home care services.

* The PT Admission Coordinator will assist in the transition of patients from hospital to home with the preadmission process and will provide subsequent in-home admission of the patient with assignment to primary case manager for ongoing case management. PT Admission Coordinator focus is on reducing falls, emergent care and rehospitalization rates.

* Directly accountable to the Team Clinical Manager and Director of Operations McLeod Home Health. Collaborates with all caregiver staff: team RN's, PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA for interdisciplinary coordination of patient care.

* Functions within agency and unit policies and procedures.

* Manages own time productively and independently and complies with attendance and reporting requirements.

* Must be knowledgeable of state therapy laws, the Conditions of Participation of the Federal Health Insurance Program for the Aged and Disable (Title XVIII, Social Security Act, Section 1861), and the regulations relating to Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies (Part 405, Section 1201-1243), JCAHO and all other pertinent regulatory issues, must be knowledgeable about conflict resolution techniques and customer relations.

* Must have understanding of all agency services and referral systems. Must possess knowledge of community resources available to client base.

* Demonstrate expertise in communication and interpersonal relationships. Must possess excellent writing skills.

* Must have strong physical assessment skills and clinical skills.

* Must be highly adaptable and have the ability to exercise high degree of initiative and judgment in carrying out work assignments. Must have excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.

* Must be able to function in an office setting which includes standing, walking, sitting, etc. must be able to use office equipment such as copier, calculators, etc. must have a very good manual dexterity in carrying out technical and

* physical aspects of clinical care and operating clinical equipment.

* Must have good hearing and eyesight.

* Must be familiar with principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpretation of information needed or each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs to provide the care needed.

* In the office minimal. Must use own car when company transportation is not available for travel to remote sites, often in rural, isolated areas. Must be able to handle potential problems related to safety issues for staff and patients in all

Work Schedule: 80 Hours. Biweekly. Full Time

Qualifications/Training:

* Must have at least one year PT experience in a medical setting and prefer at least 2 years home care experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

* Must possess a current valid South Carolina driver's license and automobile insurance as required by law.

* Must be at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health's fleet vehicle insurance policy. Must meet McLeod policy for driving eligibility. License and registration as required by state law.

* Current Physical Therapy License, BLS certification. Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged.

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.