What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Case Manager/Kids Path - PRN position at AuthoraCare Collective?
Brief Description
AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Case Manager/PT Kids Path for our Home Health department supporting the following counties: Alamance, Orange, Durham, Person, Chatham, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson.
The Physical Therapist provides services to retore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent, or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries and disease. Manage the therapy Plan of Treatment for a case load of Integrated Health patients in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Assess and identify patient problems, establish therapy goals, and interventions.
Work with physician to establish a treatment plan using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease pain and help increase mobility and endurance. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with patient and/or caregiver, including providing community support for resources and education. Document the goals and outcomes of care.
Therapist may perform evaluations and treatments for hospice and Kids Path Home Health patients as needed. The Therapist will bring experience and passion in working in an environment that follows AuthoraCare core values of humanity, compassion, empowerment, and excellence as well as inclusion of all team members, patients, and caregivers.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Summary
Our Mission:
AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.
Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.
AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Case Manager/PT Kids Path for our Home Health department supporting the following counties: Alamance, Orange, Durham, Person, Chatham, Caswell, Rockingham, Guilford, Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson.
The Physical Therapist provides services to retore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent, or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries and disease. Manage the therapy Plan of Treatment for a case load of Integrated Health patients in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Assess and identify patient problems, establish therapy goals, and interventions.
Work with physician to establish a treatment plan using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease pain and help increase mobility and endurance. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with patient and/or caregiver, including providing community support for resources and education. Document the goals and outcomes of care.
Therapist may perform evaluations and treatments for hospice and Kids Path Home Health patients as needed. The Therapist will bring experience and passion in working in an environment that follows AuthoraCare core values of humanity, compassion, empowerment, and excellence as well as inclusion of all team members, patients, and caregivers.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA)
- Minimum of one-year physical therapy experience home health or facility preferred
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy Licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Patient management skills needed include excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, delegation, effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary.
Summary
Our Mission:
AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.
Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.