Social Work / Care Manager / PRN
Social Work / Care Manager / PRN
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Where you matter as much as the work you do!
Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if youre looking for an opportunity with one of the nations leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery cancer neurology and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork fostering an environment where you can learn grow and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Georgia Institute of Technology and other organizations and make a bigger greater impact than you ever thought possible.
Description
The Social Work Care Manager (PRN) is responsible for patient care coordination from admission through discharge; ensuring smooth transitions of care as the patient is discharged from the hospital setting ensuring and facilitating high quality clinical and cost outcomes procuring and securing postacute services coordinating and advocating for patients and families with both internal and external stakeholders and identifying and addressing potential barriers to care coordination/discharge planning in an effort to foster efficient care delivery and maximize reimbursement.
The SW CM (PRN) will begin the process of care coordination at the time of the patients admission by completing a thorough admission assessment and/or psychosocial assessment which will allow for a timely and accurate capture of information as well as foster the ability to begin working towards a discharge plan.
The Registry SW CM (PRN) is an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team who is required to attend rounds care conferences and/or care team meetings. The Registry SW CM (PRN) will act as a representative of both the hospital care team and the patient/family in an effort to balance patient/family choice and projected care coordination needs with the ability to execute such services. The SW CM (PRN) will work with the hospital care team and the patient/family in order to plan and implement the best possible plan for the patient while taking various factors limitations and patient/family preference into consideration. The SW CM (PRN) will identify postacute services and will complete referrals to appropriate postacute care providers in a timely manner coordinating directly with the patient/family as well as the care team. Through continuous assessment and review the SW CM (PRN) will apply critical thinking to ensure alignment and appropriateness of post acute services as the patient clinically progresses throughout their stay. Ultimately the SW CM (PRN) is responsible for ensuring the discharge plan is aligned to be executed with the patients medically cleared for discharge date as well as the projected length of stay as provided by the payor. The SW CM (PRN)identifies and participates in the development of strategies to reduce unnecessary length of stay and/or resource consumption. The SW CM (PRN) escalates cases as appropriate to management Physician Advisor Complex Care team and/or Ethics committee.
It is the role of the SW CM (PRN) to educate patients/families as well as the care team as it relates to post acute services transitions of care readmission mitigation appropriate postacute level of care choices and available resources. The SW CM (PRN) provides supportive and therapeutic communication for patients families and loved ones who are experiencing anxiety or stress due to illness injury or physical limitations. The SW CM responds to suspected violent assault abuse and/or neglect cases in accordance with social work professional ethics.
The SW CM (PRN) must communicate confidently effectively and therapeutically while being assertive and conveying an impression which reflects favorably upon the organization.
In collaboration with Utilization Review the SW CM (PRN) will initiate and facilitate discussions with the payors to act as an advocate on behalf of the patient and hospital in an effort to reduce noncovered nonauthorized or denied services. The SW CM (PRN) serves as a resource to the Physician Interdisciplinary Care Team and patient for the interpretation of external regulations and organizational policies and procedures as it pertains to Discharge Planning and Care Coordination. The SW CM (PRN)will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as it relates to Government and Commercial Payors. The SW CM (PRN) will ensure compliance with all third party payers and federal and state regulatory agencies. The SW CM (PRN) will ensure proper use of Case Management Systems and workflows.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Masters in Social Work from an accredited Institution.
- 1 year recent healthcare experience preferred experience in Acute Care setting preferred.
- Must have working knowledge of software/Eemr applications.
- Must meet all quality and productivity expectations and successfully complete yearly competencies.
- Must be able to work 4 shifts/month.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
