Director of Care Coordination & Discharge Excellence

Diversicare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversicare in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director of Care Coordination to lead our care integration efforts and ensure resources align with patient needs and benefits. You will coordinate the restorative nursing program, oversee daily care coordination meetings, and guide the care management team.

The role requires a nursing or related clinical degree with a current license, strong leadership, knowledge of PDPM and regulatory requirements, and proven ability to drive strategic plans and

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing, therapy or related clinical field with an active license.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, utilization management and discharge planning.
• Experience providing strategic leadership, managing teams and leading projects.
• Ability to develop short and long term strategic plans.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of PDPM requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Previous case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily care coordination meetings to align resources with patient needs and benefits.
• Participate in/lead Engage/72 HR Admission meetings within care management.
• Manage restorative nursing program and integrate with activity department.
• Ensure timely communication with patients and families about condition changes and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with clinical team to develop and execute care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-discharge communication with home health/DME.
• Monitor quality measures with care coordination team.
• Serve as a care documentation specialist ensuring Medicare/Managed Care compliance.
• Review ADRs to ensure documents meet requests.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Discharge planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

PDPM knowledge

Case management

Education

Nursing/therapist/clinical degree

Current license in related field

Job description

Diversicare in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director of Care Coordination to lead our care integration efforts and ensure resources align with patient needs and benefits. You will coordinate the restorative nursing program, oversee daily care coordination meetings, and guide the care management team.

The role requires a nursing or related clinical degree with a current license, strong leadership, knowledge of PDPM and regulatory requirements, and proven ability to drive strategic plans and