Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager

Home Health Physical Therapy Case

Manager

Job ID : R146476

Shift : 1st

Full / Part Time : Full_time

Pay Range : $43.30 - $64.95

Location : Mequon, WI - 6425

W Mequon Rd

Mequon, WI 53092

8100 N

Teutonia Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53209

4655 N Port Washington Rd

Glendale,

WI 53212

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 40

Our Commitment to

You :

Advocate Health offers a

comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being

programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings,

programs that invest in your career development and so much more -

so you can live fully at and away from work,

including : Compensation

Base

compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such

as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or

training

Premium pay such as shift, on call,

and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive

pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual

increases based on

performance

Benefits

and more

Paid

Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term

Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for

eligible health care and dependent care

expenses

Family benefits such as adoption

assistance and paid parental leave

Defined

contribution retirement plans with employer match and other

financial wellness programs

Educational

Assistance

Program

Schedule

Details / Additional Information :

Typically Monday through

Friday, 8am to 4 : 30pm. Weekend rotation (every 8th to 10th weekend)

required after 6 months in position. No nights or holidays

required. Area of responsibility : Parts of north milwaukee and

southern ozaukee counties to include : Mequon, Thiensville, River

Hills, Bayside, Bay Shore, Whitefish Bay, Glendale, Brown Deer and

a few areas of north Milwaukee.

Up

to $20,000 Sign on

Bonus!

Major

Responsibilities : Conducts

a physical therapy evaluation of each patient and establishes a

plan of care and treatment goals. Interprets physician referrals

and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary,

and / or integument evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.

Evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time

frame.

Provides on-going assessment of patient

response to treatments and teaches and applies interventions as

appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated and

provides physician with status report on a regular

basis.

Communicates problems to physicians and

management and clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes

are reflected as they occur. Completes a plan of care as indicated

and provides physician with status report. Maintains and updates

clinical and patient records according to state and federal

guidelines.

Manages assigned caseload including

scheduling and informing site leadership of coverage needs and

ability to provide coverage. Manages patient's medical condition

including medications. Acts as a patient advocate to insure optimal

outcomes. Manages assigned caseload for optimal functional and

financial outcomes; reviews caseload for Low Utilization Payment

Adjustments (LUPA), optimal number of visits based on progress,

Prospective Payment Plan (PPS), and Outcome Based Quality

Initiatives (OBQI) outcomes.

May manage a

caseload of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) including

evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with established

Care Plan, and adhering to all State of Wisconsin regulations

regarding PTA supervision.

Performs Home Health

Aide joint visits as appropriate to maximize patient's functional

abilities in the home. May assist with evaluating patients, turning

patient over to PTA and informing PTA of Plan of Care (POC) per

State of Wisconsin regulations. Teaches appropriate treatment

procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers and

develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as

needed.

Discusses caseload issues and changes

in case census with management. Communicates problems to physicians

and management, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so

changes are reflected as they

occur.

Participates in chart audits and

continuous quality improvement activities. Facilitates discharge

planning process and utilizes interagency / system and community

resources to assure continuity of care after

discharge.

Acts as a resource to employees,

which includes training / orienting, mentoring, and providing

guidance on more complex issues. Serves as an instructor for

students, meeting all expectations of the Clinical Student

Program.

Performs various patient positioning

and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing / pulling,

while utilizing proper technique.

Must be able

to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care

appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate

knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life

span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the

patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed

to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her

age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in

the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information

is developed further in the departmental job

standards.

Licensure,

Registration, and / or Certification

Required : Physical

Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin,

must be licensed in the State upon which you

work.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare

Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has

determined is not required) by American Heart Association

(AHA)

A valid drivers license issued by the

Division of Motor

Vehicles.

Education / Experience

Required : Physical

degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational

requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains

continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state

professional standards.

Requires 1 year of

clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical

affiliation

experience

Knowledge,

Skills & Abilities

Required : Physical

knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and

exercise.

Demonstrated skill in use of

modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices that are

available in work area.

Demonstrated

proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work

independently and make sound judgments.

Good

human relations, organization, problem solving, and decision-making

skills.

Basic proficiency in the use of

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar

products.

Physical

Requirements and Working

Conditions : Must

be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule of

home visits and other business in a timely

manner.

Must be capable of the manual dexterity

required to use and operate a variety of medical equipment and

supplies, writing implements and office

equipment.

Must have the physical ability to

move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting,

kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm

overhead.

Must be able to work safely with

people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical

conditions and physical limitations.

Must be

able to :

Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to

waist.

Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to

overhead.

Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist

height reasonable distance.

Must be able

to :

Push / pull with 30 lbs. of

force.

Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs.

with a second person present.

Must be able to

sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods

of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients'

residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of

work related activities.

Must have the physical

stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of

three or more hours without complete

rest.

Operates all equipment necessary to

perform the job.

This job

description indicates the general nature and level of work expected

of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities

required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform

other related duties.