PT Care Management Coordinator - Acute - Remote

Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.

At Independence, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

SCHEDULE:

2 days per week (7.5 hrs) 8:30-5p, every other weekend

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating medical care provided to members, ensuring that appropriate and cost-effective care is rendered. The Care Management Coordinator (CMC) maintains quality care standards and limits the member’s and client’s exposure to medically unnecessary and inappropriate treatment. The Care Management Coordinator acts as a patient advocate and a resource for members, when accessing the health care system.

Responsibilities Overview:

• Evaluate proposed plans of treatment, as defined in the precertification requirements of the group plan
• Using the medical criteria of InterQual and/or Medical Policy, establish the need for inpatient, continued stay and length of stay, procedures and ancillary services
• Directs the delivery of care to the most appropriate setting, while maintaining quality
• Contacts attending physicians regarding treatment plans/plan of care and clarifies medical need for inpatient stay or continued inpatient care
• Identifies admissions no longer meeting criteria and refers care to plan Medical Directors for evaluation.
• Presents cases to Medical Directors that do not meet established criteria and provides pertinent information regarding member’s medical condition and the potential home care needs.
• Performs early identification of members to evaluate discharge planning needs.
• Collaborates with facility case management staff, physician and family to determine alternative setting at times and provide support to facilitate discharge to the most appropriate setting
• Identifies and refers cases for case management and disease management.
• Identifies quality of care issues including delays in care
• Appropriately refers cases to the Quality Management Department and/or Clinical Services Supervisor when indicated.
• Maintains the integrity of the system information by timely, accurate data entry.
• Utilization decisions are compliant with state, federal and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that all key functions are documented via Care Management and Coordination Policy
• Works to build relations with all providers and provides exceptional customer service.
• Reports potential utilization issues or trends to designated manager or clinical supervisor and recommendations for improvement
• Participates in the process of educating providers on managed care
• Open to new ideas and methods; creates and acts on new opportunities; is flexible and adaptable.
• Builds team spirit and interdepartmental rapport, using effective problem solving and motivational strategy
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned