Position Title: Physical Therapist Case Manager

per diem

Clinical Position # CL8

Position Department: Clinical
All Care Division: VNA
Location: Lynn, MA

POSITION SUMMARY: Evaluate and treat clients in the community setting and responsible for
supervising PTA's and HHA's who are providing care under his/her authority in accordance with
physician's orders to aid in the client's recovery and rehabilitation. Per Diem Case manager is a responsible 

member of the team who works no less than 4 days/ week and carries a caseload which is equal to a staff members. 

Time off requests are given to the manager for approval as per agency policy. Weekend and holiday commitments are consistent with staff clinicians. There is no daily productivity requirements. Team meetings are required and paid at the visit rate/ hour.

AGENCY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
All Care expects each employee to maintain a positive, respectful attitude, to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, to meet departmental productivity standards, while keeping current the clinical skills to work in the home care environment. Each employee is expected to maintain open, honest and appropriately confidential communications with all customer groups in order to foster an effective service environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Case Management
  • Collect data and complete clinical assessment in a timely manner, formulate a plan of care using the identified client problem list, based on assessment.
  • Provide care in accordance with professional standards of practice guide for professional conduct, code of ethics.	
  • Coordinate with and supervise HHA's as appropriate in accordance with Agency policy to assure the best patient outcome. 
  • Maintain ongoing client's assessment and documentation in clinical progress notes following Agency policy.
  • Participate in case conferences with other disciplines regarding client care and outcomes.				
  • Review and modify discharge plan in collaboration with client/family/significant other, other services involved and the client's physician.						
  • Review with client's physician information regarding the client's status and discharge plan.									
  • Attend team meetings.
Patient Care

  • Update and revise the client Plan of Care and expected outcomes to meet 
changes in the client's status and the effectiveness of care being provided 
by all disciplines.																							 

  • Direct clinical interventions to meet the client's needs and changing condition. 	
  • Continually reassess the client's progress towards expected outcome and 
      document this at every visit.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation and coordination of health 
teaching and counseling of client's family or significant other.	
  • Initiate appropriate referrals for additional services or community resources.	
  • Evaluate and revise as necessary teaching plans established to assist client 		
                    to reach established goals.								
  • Communicate clearly and accurately with other members of the health care team 
and with the client/family.																	
Professionalism

  • Comply with infection control and safety measures in accordance with the Agency's policies and procedures.
  • Maintain high level of clinical expertise necessary to meet the needs of the 
client population and recognize need for ongoing professional education and 
development within the Agency and in the community.				
						Yes   No
		Physical Assessments			___   ___
		Aseptic Technique			___   ___
		Skilled treatments/interventions 		___   ___
  • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and independently seeks out 
appropriate resources.									
  • Share professional experience, skills and knowledge with other staff members.	
							
  • Supervise assistant level staff in accordance with state regulations, guidelines 
and policies. 
										
  • Instruct Home Health Aide and document teaching and outcomes on all cases 
where Rehab professional and HHA work.						

Documentation

  • Document client's level of understanding and response to teaching.			
  • Document goals and outcomes outlined on the plan of care established with 
the client, the family and the physician.						
  • Complete and submit documentation on a timely basis with clear, legible and 
concise information.	
										
  • Complete documentation in accordance with Federal and State regulations and 
Agency policy.										
						
  • Any other duties/ responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Education and Licensure
Graduate of a Physical Therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Licensed to practice in the state where services are rendered. One year of experience as a staff Physical Therapist under qualified supervision in a hospital, clinic or certified home care agency. Current driver's license.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly 

lift and/or move up 50 pounds and frequently and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 
the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Contact Information:
Please contact Laurie Proulx, All Care Recruiter
All Care, 2 State Street, Lynn, MA 01901
Email: lproulx@allcarecareers.org
Phone: 781-244-1150
Fax: 781-586-1636

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