In-Home Physical Therapist: Care Coordination & Therapy

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

A healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care in home settings. Key responsibilities include coordinating care and supporting patient independence. A relevant degree and licensing are required, along with strong communication and assessment skills. Preferred candidates will have over three years of experience in homecare and familiarity with OASIS data. This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Competenze

• Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist for at least 3 years preferred.
• Experience in homecare with knowledge of OASIS data set desirable.

Mansioni

• Direct patient care in home settings.
• Coordinate comprehensive plan of care for patients.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance patient outcomes.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of age-related growth principles and comorbidities

Proficiency with communication and data processing equipment

Clinical apparatus related to patient care

Initiative and critical thinking

High level assessment skills

Formazione

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Strumenti

Electronic medical record system

OASIS evaluation and data set

Descrizione del lavoro

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to join our Home Care team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/compensatory assessments, compliance with regulatory standards and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Physical Therapist will communicate in a timely, clearly, and professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physician, and other internal/ external customers. The staff will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards of practice and professional code of ethics.

The Homecare Physical Therapist acts as a case manager to access and evaluate patient care needs and provides skilled therapy care and teaching to patients and families in their home. The Physical Therapist is responsible to improve and prepare patients and families for self-directed and/or assisted care in their community setting. The Physical Therapist coordinates medical, social, and financial resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care. The therapist supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, referrals to other disciplines, billing, and care delivery.

Work Schedule: On – Call, hours to pick up are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm, occasional weekends

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
  • Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple comorbidities affecting care.
  • The role will require proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to patient care in homecare, electronic medical record system, OASIS evaluation and data set

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience as a Physical Therapist for at least 3 years preferred.
• Experience in homecare desirable with knowledge of OASIS data set.
• High level assessment skill including medication reconciliation and teaching, technical skill, and communication skill.
• Demonstrates initiative, judgement, critical thinking, and ability to problem solve independently.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!