Physical Therapist 1, Case Manager - Santa Clara County

21st Century Home Health Services Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Case Manager. This role involves evaluating and treating patients in their homes, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a commitment to empathy and high-quality care, this organization boasts a prestigious ranking among the top workplaces in healthcare. Join a supportive environment that values your skills and offers flexibility, autonomy, and competitive compensation, including generous benefits and a bonus program. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement

401k with matching

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Company issued device (iPad or laptop)

Company provided annual membership to MedBridge

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with experience in home health care preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and regulatory guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in their homes to restore function and independence.
• Develop care plans and coordinate with patients' physicians for quality care.

Skills

Empathy

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Education

Current unrestricted CA Physical Therapist License

Current BLS/CPR Certification

Valid CA Driver's License

Tools

MedBridge

Job description

At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area. We provide care to over 3,000 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and Napa Counties.

We are proud to share that we are expanding into Yolo, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties!

Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other. The proof is in our outcomes: Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest Medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.

With immense pride, we are thrilled to share that 21HHS has achieved a remarkable accomplishment - we have been honored with a prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces for Healthcare award! We placed 12th nationwide and placed the highest of all Home Health agencies! This recognition is a testament to our collective efforts in cultivating an exceptional workplace culture.

All Opportunities at 21st Century require you to be in the field visiting patients' homes. We do not offer work from home/remote opportunities unless noted.

Full Time Physical Therapist Case Manager, Level 1

Anticipated Territory: Santa Clara County. Multiple small coverage areas.

In partnership with other clinicians on the case, you will provide skilled services to evaluate and address the needs of individuals in their homes, so they can live safely and productively in their home environment.

Your goals as a Physical Therapist are to restore function to prevent or minimize disability following disease or injury and to help the client reach his/her maximum performance/function within the limits of his/her capabilities. You will evaluate and treat patients using medically prescribed physical therapy programs. You may also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) per agency and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do as a Home Health Physical Therapist Case Manager:

• Perform an evaluation in the home and develop a care plan and work with PTAs to follow the care plan.
• Help patients with mobility, movement, and help in regaining their independence.
• Create detailed treatment and care plans for each patient.
• Communicate and coordinate with patients’ physicians to ensure a quality level of care.
• Evaluate and report patients’ progress to MD.

Why you should come work for us as a Physical Therapist Case Manager:

• Concierge Service: Assist with documentation and administrative tasks.
• Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours.
• Targeted territories: Zip code based assignments to ensure less time spent driving.
• Autonomy: No clocking in/out.
• Low turnover/High morale.
• Work/life balance.
• Helpful software and communication tools.
• Company issued device choice of iPad or laptop.
• Company issued phone number.
• Company provided annual membership to MedBridge for CEUs/Training and patient facing HEP.
• Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement - $0.655 per mile in between visits.
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching, generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Pet Insurance and more!
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program.

To be a success as a Physical Therapist:

• Current unrestricted CA Physical Therapist License.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• Valid CA Driver's License.
• Knowledge of local community resources is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
• Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Experience in home health care is highly preferred.
• Experience with high acuity patients is a plus.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.
• Case Management fundamentals is highly desired.
• Self-Directed.
• Empathetic.
• Critical thinker.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Organized.

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 a year

Wage range for Physical Therapist, Level 1: $118,000.00 - $135,000.00 plus $10K annual bonus, paid quarterly. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits and 401k (Up to 4% match).

As a practice, the majority of PT Case Managers are hired as PTIs. Once it is determined that a PTI can supervise 2 PTAs, take on a larger case load and assume a higher level of decision making and autonomy, the individual will be promoted to a PTII with a minimum salary of $135,000 plus $20K bonus (Paid Quarterly).

*You will be assigned to a primary location; however, you will be expected to be available to cover for vacancies, leave of absences, as well as supporting increased census and client care needs outside of the assigned area. 21st Century Home Health puts forth every effort to accommodate the assigned primary territory, but on occasion, in order to support safe patient care and meet the demands of a growing business, staff may be reassigned temporarily.

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21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.