Care Manager & Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

AdventHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Parker, CO seeks a dedicated Care Manager to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute services for inpatients across units. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and timely transitions of care.

You will assess psychosocial needs, communicate with patients and families, advocate for resources, and document plans following hospital standards; a Master’s degree and social work experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2+ care management experience preferred.
• 2+ social work experience required.
• CCM/ACM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides discharge planning coordination and care management across inpatient, observation, and emergency departments.
• Reviews medical records and integrates clinical, social, and financial factors into care plans.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-acute services and community resources.
• Communicates with payors for post-acute authorization and ensures timely transitions of care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and advocates for patient and family needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Psychosocial assessment

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree

Job description

AdventHealth Parker, CO seeks a dedicated Care Manager to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute services for inpatients across units. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and timely transitions of care.

You will assess psychosocial needs, communicate with patients and families, advocate for resources, and document plans following hospital standards; a Master’s degree and social work experience are preferred.