Home Health: Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager (NW Metro)

Home Health: Physical Therapist (PT) Case Manager (NW Metro)

Lifespark is proud to have earned the Meaningful Work award along with our Top Workplace award from the Star Tribune. If you are a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of clinical experience and are seeking a collaborative and supportive team that is truly focused on helping elders Age Magnificently then we want to speak to you. The Physical Therapist is primarily responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. Any direct client care provided will be performed as defined by the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Position: Physical Therapist Case Manager (PT CM) for Home Health

Salary Range: $91,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience

Service Area: Northwest Metro (coverage area: Buffalo, Champlin, Loretto, Anoka, Osseo, Rogers, Elk River, Ramsey, Zimmerman, Albertville, Bethel & surrounding). Plus, mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (weekend rotation: every 10th weekend / holiday rotation: 1 per year / no on-call rotation)

Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we've been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That's where our people come in – from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently.

Lifespark Benefits Include:

• Annual Reviews/Raises {Shift differentials if applicable}
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time Hires
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurances
• 401k + Company Match for full-time and part-time employees
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services to clients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing clients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician client's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the client by participating in case conferences.
• May train client in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies client and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for client.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients.
• Ensure positive/professional communication on team.
• Customer service resolution; escalate concerns.
• Honors client confidentiality, rights, privacy, and reporting maltreatment expectations.
• Understands and accepts emotional needs of client.
• Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors.
• Follow all Emergency and Response Procedures
• Identifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager of concerns or issues
• Demonstrates proper procedures: Handling, lifting, transfers
• Injury – Now What? Follows protocols
• Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms
• Follow-up Required – Escalating Event
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two years of clinical experience as a physical therapist. Community/Home Health experience is preferred.
• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current and active Physical Therapist license in the state of Minnesota.
• Verification of COVID vaccine status or receiving an approved exemption.