Physical Therapist Case Manager: Home Health
Core
Home health physical therapist evaluating and treating patients in their homes to restore function and prevent disability.
Role type
Home health physical therapist (case manager)
Builds
In-home physical therapy care plans and patient rehabilitation
Domain
Home health / Physical therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy evaluation, care plan development, mobility assistance, physician coordination, progress reporting, PTA supervision
Preferred skills
Home health care experience, high acuity patient management, interdisciplinary team collaboration, case management fundamentals, local community resource knowledge
Technologies
Electronic charting systems, web-based communication applications
Responsibilities
Perform in-home evaluations and develop care plans, assist patients with mobility and independence, create detailed treatment plans, coordinate with physicians, report patient progress to MDs, supervise PTAs
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), entry to mid-level