What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Physical Therapy Case Manager Specialist position at Adara Home Health?
Job Description:
As a skilled Physical Therapist (PT) at Adara Home Health, you will provide and oversee home health services for clients within the community. Your role involves collaborating with clients, their families, and healthcare teams to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that take into consideration quality measures and financial aspects of treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled care to clients and clinical oversight to professional and unlicensed personnel
- Manage your schedule during office hours and travel to client's homes to provide 1:1 client care that may take 1-3 hours per client
- Collaborate with physicians/non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update the client's home health plan of care
- Serve as a client advocate ensuring safety needs are addressed by assessing the home environment and developing individualized abuse prevention plans
- Meet documentation standards ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and payer/billing requirements
- Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with company policies, procedures, and the Minnesota Physical Therapy Practice Act
- Coordinate client care with family, caregivers, community resources, and other healthcare providers
Requirements:
- Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Minnesota
- Proof of negative TB testing
- Access to a dependable automobile to travel to multiple company business stops a day
- A valid driver's license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business
- Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit
- Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings
- At least two (2) years' experience in a healthcare facility or home care field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to follow standards/procedures, and make appropriate clinical judgments to provide safe and effective client care
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, and manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and ensuring necessary duties are completed
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs; experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook preferred
