Care Manager: Patient Flow & Discharge Specialist

FirstLight Home Care Corporate; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Jobs in Tyler, TX is seeking a Per Diem Care Manager to collaborate with patients, families, physicians and the care team to drive smooth transitions from admission through discharge. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, coordinate discharge planning, and advocate for optimal resource use and patient safety.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, coordinating care across disciplines, monitoring length of stay, and ensuring documentation and compliance while supporting

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of discharge planning and utilization management.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies.
• Interviews patients/families to assess social, emotional, and financial factors.
• Develops and monitors the patient care plan with CMII/CMIII.
• Coordinates care progression through the continuum of care.
• Escalates cases to Physician Advisors per policy.
• Documents in the medical record per guidelines.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree (Certificate/Associate/Bachelor)

Social Work degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Job description

Direct Jobs in Tyler, TX is seeking a Per Diem Care Manager to collaborate with patients, families, physicians and the care team to drive smooth transitions from admission through discharge. You will assess needs, develop plans of care, coordinate discharge planning, and advocate for optimal resource use and patient safety.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, coordinating care across disciplines, monitoring length of stay, and ensuring documentation and compliance while supporting