Care Transitions Coordinator Home Health

Encompass Health Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a qualified healthcare professional in Fort Smith, AR to support post-acute care transitions and patient-centered outcomes. The role emphasizes evidence-based guidelines, coordination with health systems, and adherence to regulatory standards in Medicare-certified home health and hospice services.

The position requires licensure in the state, a relevant degree in nursing, therapy, or social work, and at least two years of field experience, with strong

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in navigating post-acute care to create a positive impact on outcomes and referral source satisfaction.
• Represents the area branches in strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, physicians and executive level opportunities.

Skills

Technology literacy

Clinical guidelines

Communication

Education

Graduate of nursing, therapy, or social work program

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

Additional Information

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.