Care Transitions Coordinator Home Health

About the role

Assists patients in the process of navigating post-acute care with an overall goal of creating a positive impact on patient outcomes and referral source satisfaction. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventative guidelines, protocols, and other metrics in the development of transition plans that are patient-centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of post-acute care. Represents the area branches in strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, physicians and physician groups, and executive level opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in navigating post-acute care to improve patient outcomes and referral source satisfaction.
• Integrate evidence-based clinical guidelines, protocols, and metrics into patient-centered transition plans.
• Promote quality and efficiency in post-acute care delivery.
• Represent area branches in strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, physicians, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

Education and experience, essential

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy, or social work.
• Licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Two years' demonstrated field experience.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing Medicare-certified home health and hospice.
• Basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Education and experience, preferred

• Registered nurse or physical therapist preferred.
• Three years of field experience preferred.
• Previous experience in home health or healthcare sales preferred.

Requirements

• Possess a valid state driver license.
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Maintain dependable transportation in good working condition.
• Able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees.
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities.