Clinical Home Care Coordinator-RN, LPN or therapist (Licensed Social worker, OT or PT) preferred for the Delaware county area at Mercy Fitzgerlad Hospital.
Mercy Home Health is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states.
Clinical Home Care Coordinator-RN, LPN or therapist (Licensed Social worker, OT or PT) preferred for the Delaware county area at Mercy Fitzgerlad Hospital.
Basic Job Function Summary Responsible for: the efficient and effective facilitation of referrals to the post-acute homecare/hospice agency once identified in the acute care setting; the provision of education to acute care staff, including physicians, regarding services available from homecare/hospice; and may also be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development.
What you will do
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, coverage requirements, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and adheres in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Maintains daily contact with case managers/discharge planners and units to offer assistance and assure that patients referred for services are followed up on in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinates care for clients going home from the hospital who have chosen the agency’s services.
• Reviews and gathers information from the hospital medical record, copying portions for transmission as needed.
• Documents initial assessment of homecare needs and potential plan for services in compliance with agency policy.
• Arranges service in accordance with the established admission criteria, client care needs and client preference. • Obtains physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services in accordance with agency policy/procedure and third-party regulations.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience required.
• Graduate of an approved clinical education program and current clinical license in the state of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting, customer service, sales/marketing role or relevant experience.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Your opportunity
Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environmentFlexibilityCompetitive salaryCareer paths and professional developmentBenefits
Health, dental and vision insurance benefits on your first dayDaily Pay offeredShort and long-term disability403bGenerous paid time offMileage reimbursementComprehensive orientationAbout Mercy Home Health
Mercy Home Health is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), palliative care, hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect™ virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare.
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