Home Health Patient Care Manager - Clinical Leader

Optum; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Louisiana HomeCare, is seeking a Home Health Patient Care Manager to oversee clinical services and coordinate an interdisciplinary team delivering high-quality home health care in Louisiana.

The role emphasizes adherence to physician plans of care, state and federal regulations, and seamless collaboration with clinicians to ensure patient-centered care across our services.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Home care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services within the scope of practice and plan of care in coordination with the health care team.
• Receives referrals, assigns clinicians, evaluates orders, and plots start of care visits.
• Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
• Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and care meets eligibility criteria and physician orders.
• Reviews assessments and plans of care daily and consults clinicians with recommendations.
• Functions in any home setting regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Louisiana HomeCare, is seeking a Home Health Patient Care Manager to oversee clinical services and coordinate an interdisciplinary team delivering high-quality home health care in Louisiana.

The role emphasizes adherence to physician plans of care, state and federal regulations, and seamless collaboration with clinicians to ensure patient-centered care across our services.