physical therapist, primary care clinician, home health - Alameda, CA , USA, United States - Sutter Health

Description

Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay


Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Primary Care Clinician (PCC) is an experienced physical therapist who is responsible for the overall case management of home health patients including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard.

This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained.

Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses.

May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise as requested by Clinical Manager.

The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical Manager as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The Primary Care Clinician may give functional guidance to Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs and HHAs.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's:
Physical Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PT-Physical Therapist

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EXPERIENCE
1 One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting required.

1 One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, 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.

Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.

Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity. Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner. Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management. Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care. Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment. Excellent organizational skills. With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization. Access to a reliable automobile.

Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.

Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Job Shift:
Days


Schedule:
Full Time


Shift Hours:
8


Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday


Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends


Benefits:
Yes


Unions:
Yes


Position Status:
Non-Exempt


Weekly Hours:
40


Employee Status:
Regular


Number of Openings:
1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.59 to $77.69 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location.

This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.