Physical Therapist/ Home Care Case Manager
Physical Therapist/ Home Care Case Manager
Position information
Title: Physical Therapist/Home Care Case Manager
Facility: Fidelity Health Care
Accounting Unit Name: Resource
Job Reports to: Rehabilitation Manager
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.
The Premier Health Vision
Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.
§ Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
§ Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
§ Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.
The Premier Health Values
§ RESPECT each person’s dignity.
§ Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
§ Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
§ Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.
Position Summary
General Summary/Responsibilities:
The Physical Therapist evaluates and then directly provides or supervises the provision of physical therapy services to patients in their homes or residences. When functioning in the capacity of the Home Care Case Manager (HCCM), the Physical Therapist is responsible for the provision and coordination of all components of a patient’s home care services. The Physical Therapist provides care as ordered by the physician, follow policies, procedures, and conditions of participation, and regularly reports to their supervisor. The incumbent facilitates the development and implementation of the plan of care as outlined by the physician. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for all required documentation related to the care they provide and communicates pertinent information regarding the patient to all appropriate health care team members.
Scope/Span of Control: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: 0
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☐ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
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Type of degree: Bachelors - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
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Area of study or major: Physical Therapy
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Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
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Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Current licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Ohio.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Clinical experience should have occurred within the last three years unless currently employed in home care.
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: One year clinical experience in acute care setting preferred
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
§ Must be capable of repeated standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
§ Must be able to creatively adapt multiple environments and situations for successful outcomes.
§ Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
§ Computer skills preferred.
§ Home care experience preferred.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Pulling |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Standing |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Other sounds |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Twisting |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reaching |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Near |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Walking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Manual Dexterity |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Far |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Sitting |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Use both hands |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Vision Color |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Pushing |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Talking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Concentrating |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Climbing |
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) |
Lifting <10 pounds |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Interpersonal Skills |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Stooping |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Lifting >10 pounds |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reading |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Kneeling |
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) |
Normal hearing both ears |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Thinking |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working Conditions:
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General office environment.
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Climate controlled environment.
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May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
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May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.
Organizational Standards
1. Demonstrates ability to follow clinical process:
§ Provides thorough physical, mental and social assessments of patients upon admission to home care agency as well as during each home care visit.
§ Establishes plan of care in coordination with patient, caregiver, family members, physician, case manager and other home care team members. Revises plan of care as necessary.
§ Implements and delivers services according to the plan of care. Assesses and documents the patient’s response to treatment.
§ Observes and monitors the medical status and rehabilitation progress of the patient on an ongoing basis with appropriate intervention.
2. Complies with all agency regulations/policies/procedures:
§ Submits timely documentation as per policy.
§ Submits completed initial admission documentation as per policy.
§ Completes and submits patient recertification as per policy.
§ Follows agency and governing bodies’ standards of practice.
§ Responds to referrals in a timely manner as per policy.
§ Performs documentation using systems designated by Fidelity Health Care.
3. Demonstrates effective communication skills when dealing with internal and external customers.
4. Demonstrates effective case management skills:
§ When case manager, coordinates the delivery of services of all members of the home care team as designated by the plan of care.
§ Communicates with the case manager and/or other disciplines involved a minimum of every 62 days and/or at recertification or more often if condition warrants.
§ Communicates all pertinent clinical and psychosocial information to home care team members via daily visit notes, interdisciplinary reports, and case communications and conferences.
§ Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of home care rehabilitation and community resources.
§ Provides patient/family teaching regarding disease process and prevention, infection control, home safety, home exercise program, and management of the patient in the home setting related to rehab diagnoses.
§ Directs and supervises services delegated to and provided by the Physical Therapy Assistant, monitors frequency of visits and ensures compliance of the care plan.
§ Utilizes the Home Care Aide as an extension of therapy in cases where appropriate.
§ Notifies all disciplines, physician and home care agency of discharge and completes the discharge summary as per policy.
5. Participates in agency quality assurance/improvement activities and team/work groups.
6. Attends all scheduled inservices and staff meetings as per policy.
7. Strives to maintain/improve home care and clinical education for self and/or community.
8. Performs case workload review as designated by the supervisor.
9. Appropriately arranges time off coverage and communicates this with the agency.
10. Maintains average productivity expectation as established by the agency. Is responsible for maintaining minimum weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department.
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential Duties & Functions:
The role of the Physical Therapist/HCCM is to oversee the home care services provided to patients and, specifically, those services related to their field of practice. This position interfaces with all levels of home care staff as required by the Medicare Conditions of Participation and JCAHO.
Other Duties & Functions:
As assigned
The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Please call Sarah Johnson at 937-564-5662. SEJohnson@PremierHealth.com