Home Health Physical Therapy Care Manager

AdventHealth; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for our Merriam, Kansas home health team. You will develop patient-specific care plans, reassess progress, and document treatments to support optimal recovery in patients' homes.

You will coordinate care, prioritize caseloads, perform functional evaluations, and implement skilled interventions while mentoring staff and promoting high-quality home health services.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure.
• 1+ year of clinical physical therapy experience.
• Experience in Medicare-certified home health preferred.
• English literacy and communication required.
• Strong documentation and home health care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic goals in collaboration with patients, families, and physicians.
• Reassesses patients, documents progress, and evaluates therapy effectiveness.
• Documents treatments in medical records and updates care plans; mentors staff.
• Coordinates and directs care of home patients requiring physical therapy and ensures comprehensive assessment and planning.
• Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to changing patient needs.
• Performs evaluations to assess functional abilities and documents results.
• Selects, applies and modifies skilled interventions to achieve best outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Delegation

Home care regulations

PT theory

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 7301 E Frontage Rd

City: Merriam

State: Kansas

Postal Code: 66204

Job Description:

• Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic, measurable goals in consultation with patients, families, and physicians that Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific, and educational needs of the patient.
• Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals, documents progress, and determines the effectiveness of therapy.
• Observes and records patient activities and findings, reporting any changes or deviations in the plan of care to the physician. Instructs patients and caregivers on the use of assistive devices and establishes home programs.
• Documents treatments accurately and timely in medical records and updates care plans as necessary. Interacts and participates in the education, quality improvement activities, role development, and orientation of agency personnel, promoting and supporting growth of others through precepting and mentoring.
• Coordinates and directs the care of home patients requiring physical therapy, ensuring comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to meet the changing needs of patients and families.
• Performs evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities, and documents results in clinical records.
• Selects, applies and modifies skilled interventions to achieve the best outcomes for patients, reassessing as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel as indicated by skill level and professional standing [Required]
• Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery [Required]
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy theory, modalities, treatments, and skills [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English. [Required]

Education:

• Doctorate [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Physical Therapy

Work Experience:

• 1+ year relevant clinical physical therapy experience [Required]
• Recent, relevant experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency as a care-manager [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist (PT) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified for Oasis Specialist-Clinical (COSC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$35.49 - $66.01

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.