Care Transitions Coordinator Home Health

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Incentive bonus opportunities

Continuing education and scholarship

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a qualified healthcare professional to support post-acute care transitions and improve patient outcomes in home-based settings, delivering compassionate, compliant care. Applicants must be graduate in nursing, therapy, or social work, hold current state licensure, and have at least two years of field experience.

The role requires knowledge of Medicare guidelines, strong technology skills, and collaboration with health systems, hospitals,

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy or social work.
• Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Must have two years' demonstrated field experience.
• Must understand federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing Medicare home health and hospice operations.
• Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in the process of navigating post-acute care with the goal of improving outcomes and referral source satisfaction.
• Integrates clinical guidelines and protocols in transition plans that emphasize patient-centered care and efficiency.
• Represents the area branches in strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, physicians and executive-level opportunities.

Skills

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Licensure

Technology literacy

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Physical therapy degree (PT)

Licensed Social Worker (BSW/MSW)

Tools

Mobile device operation

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Assists patients in the process of navigating post-acute care with an overall goal of creating a positive impact on patient outcomes and referral source satisfaction. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventative guidelines, protocols, and other metrics in the development of transition plans that are patient-centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of post-acute care. Represents the area branches in strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, physicians and physician groups, and executive level opportunities.

Qualifications

Education and experience, essential

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy or social work.
• Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Must have two years' demonstrated field experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience and understand federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing the operations of Medicare certified home health and hospice.
• Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Education And Experience, Preferred

• A registered nurse or physical therapist is preferred.
• Three years of field experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in home health or healthcare sales is preferred.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver license
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.