Physical Occupational Therapy Case Manager-Field Clinician (Home Health) 
Location: US, CA, Monterey
Department: Physical Therapy
Employment type: Part-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider
Salary range: 0-90000
Company profile: Mission StatementGood Life Home Care is committed to providing superior, safe and cost-effective home health services, so our patients can live as independently as possible. We also seek to coordinate community and agency resources, and to decrease the burdens of illness and the unnecessary duplication of services, resulting in lifestyle improvements and positive outcomes for our patients.Our VisionGood Life Home Care is committed to serving the home health needs of every community in the counties in which we are licensed. We emphasize honor, professionalism and excellence.Our Goals• To be the premier home health agency in every market we serve.• To treat every patient with dignity and respect.• To remain a family-oriented operation.• To continually grow in size and scope, while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Description: Come explore the exciting opportunity to contribute within a growing organization! Good Life Home Care is celebrating over 4 years of service and has an immediate opening. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a PT/OT Case Manager.The PT/OT Case Manager in a home-care setting administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Your work will be performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Services and/or Nursing Supervisor.This position will cover the Monterey and/or Watsonville areas.    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide patient care visits, evaluations and case management oversight on an hourly basisWork with administrative and supervisory personnel regarding PT/OT visits to assure high quality and proper follow-up patient careParticipate in case conferences to ensure optimum communication within and between departments and to discuss active issuesReport all events that vary from policies and procedures and/or standards care to your immediate SupervisorFollow physician orders for treatmentsThis individual also performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training for this position in alignment with the goals and mission of Good Life Home Care.
Requirements: Education:Graduated from an accredited curriculum.Licensure:Current California PT/OT license; valid California drivers license; current auto insurance; current BCLS/CPR certification.Experience:One year of health care field work preferred. One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.Knowledge:Understanding of home health services and regulations, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, JCAHO/CHAP home health and/or hospice accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.Special Skills:Good communication skills; both verbal and written, including charting.Ability to educate patients and families on the benefits of therapy interventions.Ability to advise patients on home safety, DME, Fall Risk and other factors that would lead to a healthy recovery.Ability to teach the patient how to build and maintain independence.Ability to care for patients with acute illnesses, disabilities or terminal illness.Caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail-oriented demeanor.Ability to direct or supervise others.Ability to correctly assess patients’ conditions and determine when consultation or referral to another health care provider is required.Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.Excellent organizational skills.Access to a reliable automobile.
Benefits: Salary: ~$90K + Full Benefits + PTO+ Sign on bonus available!
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