The Inpatient Care Manager coordinates comprehensive care plans and ensures safe, timely discharge for patients across the continuum. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage resources effectively and advocate for the clinical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and have the ability to set priorities for efficient care coordination. While less than one year of experience is required, familiarity with EHR systems like Epic is preferred.
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Summary The Inpatient Care Manager-MSW applies expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager - MSW serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency. 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. Coordinates 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. Develops and maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and key payer benefits and reimbursement methodologies. Assists patients/families with self-management through education, visits, and telephonic engagement and encourages and supports patient adherence to their care plans. Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate transition planning. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
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.
Job Description
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