Inpatient Care Manager - MSW

Job Duties

Conducts comprehensive assessments at the patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources;
Develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Coordicates safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post-acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, and facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed.
Monitors and manages patient progress through daily review, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, initiative-taking identification and resolution of barriers to discharge.
Advocates for patients and families, addresses clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Less than 1 year experience In an MSW internship program.
• Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently.
• Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
• Proven leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with EHRs: EPIC.
• ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association within 3 Years or
• CCM - Certified Case Manager - Commission for Case Manager Certification within 3 Years.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting/standing.
• Frequent keyboard use.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.