Physical Therapy Case Manager-Home Health, 32 hours per week

Beth Israel Lahey Health; North Shore (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead home care services, coordinating care, conducting initial assessments, and directing patient-specific plans of care within homes and communities in accordance with regulations and payer guidelines.

Responsibilities include delegating to PTA staff, updating care plans as patient needs change, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while ensuring timely OASIS documentation. A MA PT license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in Massachusetts.
• Active BLS certification.
• OASIS experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for assigned patient caseload including delegating to and supervising PTA staff (if applicable), processing patient condition changes and completing OASIS time points.
• Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and develop a patient-specific plan of care including goals.
• Initiate and revise the plan of care; administer therapies as prescribed and coordinate preventive/rehabilitative actions.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and changes in condition; obtain orders as required.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion and timely documentation.

Education

DPT preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

The physical therapist plans, organizes, collaborates and directs home care services. The professional therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines.

More Specifically

• Coordinate care for assigned patient caseload including but not limited to: delegating to and supervising of PTA staff (if applicable), processing patient condition change visits, and completing OASIS time points.
• Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) and develop a patient-specific plan of care to establish goals incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions by including the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiate the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative therapy procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and report any changes in patient condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion; complete documentation in accordance with agency timeliness policies.

What You’ll Need

• Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy; DPT preferred.
• Current valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist license;
• Active American Health Association BLS certification;
• 2+ years of physical therapy experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care;
• OASIS experience is preferred.

What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement;
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources;
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care.

Pay Range:

$64,064.00 USD - $86,221.60 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled