Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager -

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Case Manager. Location: Chicago South, IL. Full time, 40 hours per week. Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, no on call; one weekend per month; 1 winter, 1 summer holiday per year. External candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus. Pay range: $44.15 - $66.25.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care; Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes; Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature; Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives; Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety; Documents to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements; Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care; Participates in staff meetings, agency in services, and educational activities; Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice; Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competency; Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines; Consistently makes sound clinical decisions; Recognizes changes in clinical situations and implements changes to the plan of care; Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures clear hand-off communication; Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients; Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences; Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum; Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations; Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self-care; Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care; Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians; Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in goal setting, planning and implementation of care; Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs; Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions; Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies; Collaborates and plans patient care with others in organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources; Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients; Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary; Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles

Requirements

Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA); A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Requires 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience; Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use); Ability to learn to use computer based scheduling and documentation system; Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills; Good interpersonal skills; Good time management and self organization skills; Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices; Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways; Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays; Requires full range of body motion including bending, sitting, standing, climbing stairs while carrying objects, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance