Physical Therapy Care Manager

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YKHC is seeking a Care Manager for the Therapy Services department in Bethel, AK. Under the department manager, you will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate care to meet patients' health needs, balancing direct care and care coordination.

Preferred Master’s in Physical or Occupational Therapy, 2–4 years experience, Alaska license, 40 hours/week, and strong collaboration and documentation. You will work with PT/OT/SLP and wound care teams, coordinate orthopedic field clinics, and help

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Physical or Occupational Therapy.
• 2–4 years experience in PT/OT; 1 year at YKHC in Bethel.
• Alaska licensure in good standing as PT, PTA, or OT.

Responsibilities

• Provide 50% direct patient care and 50% care coordination.
• Document and communicate care planning with therapy staff.
• Collaborate with orthopedic field clinics for on-site specialty care.
• Identify providers and services across continuum to meet patient needs.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective care within available resources.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Therapy terminology

Wound care knowledge

Delegation

Education

Master’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the department manager, the care manager of the therapy services department will utilize a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs, using communication and available resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. The care manager helps identify appropriate providers and services through the continuum of services within the Therapy Department and among other ancillary teams while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain value for both the client and the reimbursement source.

Specific responsibilities and skills include but are not limited to:

• possesses sound clinical judgment in assisting toward therapeutic outcomes for patients
• engages in patient care needs assessment, understanding patient care goals as voiced by the patient, making the patient a major part of his or her treatment and recovery
• provides advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands his or her rights
• helps the patient become independent by meeting care goals and measuring those goals against patient healthcare outcomes
• documents and communicates care planning needs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and wound care to other staff within the Therapy Department
• helps to secure timely documentation in the patient medical record from members of the Therapy Department
• collaborates with team members within the organization and outside sites in the coordination of orthopedic field clinics to offer specialty care onsite at YKHC
• assists in the procuring and logging of therapy-related durable medical equipment (DME)
• Position includes 50% direct patient care and 50% care coordination

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Preferred Master’s degree from an Accredited program in Physical or Occupational Therapy.

Minimum Experience

2–4 years prior experience in physical or occupational therapy. At least 1 year at YKHC in Bethel.

Minimum Job Specific Time Commitment

40 hours per week

License, Certification, Registration

Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist.

Equipment/Tools

Office machines (i.e. computer, copier, fax, telephone, Microsoft Office)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of terminology specific to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and orthopedics strongly desired.
• Ability to care manage for a predominantly outpatient care environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks to other team members when appropriate.
• Knowledge of community and health resources available in the region and at the local/village level preferred.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with providers and team members from various settings.
• Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender; beliefs, and behaviors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

52.3

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff… ... All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]