Case Manager Physical Therapy (Full Time, Days, Lynchburg Home Health)

The Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager evaluates, develops a plan of care and treats patients to maintain or restore patients to their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning. Provides supervision for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Implements action plans to achieve or exceed service excellence benchmarks

Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines

Administers physical therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to APTA guidelines

Appropriately documents and synchronizes patient care according to federal, state, and local regulations

Meets productivity standards

Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively

Supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants and students

Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols

Plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to assigned patients

Ensures appropriate patient and/or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources

Leads, communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)

Participates in performance improvement initiatives affecting patient outcomes
Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
Identifies personal contributions to department cascading goals
Practices within physical therapy licensure guidelines
Provides one in-service annually to staff
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education
Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs
Other duties as assigned

Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

• Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
• Required Experience: For Bachelors Degree, five (5) years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Preferred Experience: Skilled Nursing Facility experience
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
• Salary Range: $83,588.00 - $125,382.00