Care Coordinator - On Site- St. George , UT

Optum; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Care Coordinator to optimize patient recovery by conducting assessments and coordinating discharge planning. This role involves engaging with patients and healthcare teams to ensure smooth transitions and effective care delivery. The ideal candidate will have a clinical license and extensive experience in managing patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentives

Stock options

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to support on-site facility needs within 30 miles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between patients and healthcare personnel for efficient care transitions.
• Conduct weekly functional assessments and coordinate discharge planning.
• Engage with patients and families regularly via phone or on-site visits.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Active, unrestricted clinical license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Description - External

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating innovative solutions in health care. We are building an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As part of our naviHealth product, we are transforming healthcare delivery from hospital to home, supporting patient transitions across care settings, especially for older adults to spend more days at home.

We connect care to create seamless health journeys for patients. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Why naviHealth?

Our mission is to work with talented individuals committed to positively impacting society by transforming healthcare. With nearly two decades of leadership and innovation, we challenge the status quo for care transition solutions. We do healthcare differently, changing lives one patient at a time, in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment.

The Care Coordinator- Onsite plays a vital role in optimizing patients’ recovery. They conduct weekly functional assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions and informed decisions with patients and families. The role acts as a link between patients and healthcare providers to facilitate efficient care transitions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between patients and healthcare personnel for efficient care transitions.
• Perform Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) assessments using clinical skills and CMS criteria upon admission and during stays.
• Review outcomes and discharge plans with providers and families.
• Complete SNF reviews and update authorizations timely.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal discharge planning.
• Assist patients in achieving discharge goals and resolving barriers.
• Participate in SNF rounds, providing current information to management or medical directors.
• Ensure appropriate referrals to health plans and community services.
• Engage with patients and families regularly via phone or on-site visits.
• Attend care conferences and assess ongoing appropriateness for SNF settings.
• Review referral requests and coordinate peer reviews.
• Support contract startup and manage caseload efficiently.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to confidentiality and regulatory policies, including HIPAA.
• Participate in cross-training and stay updated on regulations.
• Attend meetings and promote a positive work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Our environment rewards performance, encourages growth, and provides clear pathways for development.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state of hire (RN, PT, OT, or Speech-Language Pathologist).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to support on-site facility needs within 30 miles of home location.
• Reside near St. George, UT.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with care management and utilization/resource management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with geriatric population and home health nursing.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and independent decision-making skills.

The hourly range is $34.42 to $67.60, based on full-time employment, experience, and other factors. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentives, stock options, and 401(k). We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and environmentally responsible practices.