Inpatient Care Manager - MSW, Care Coordination

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an Inpatient Care Manager—MSW to coordinate comprehensive care for designated patient populations across the continuum of care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring safe discharge planning and resource management.

As a clinician, care manager, and educator, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes and efficient care. MSW eligibility and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Less than 1 year MSW internship experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and coordinate care.
• Ability to set priorities and coordinate care plans.
• Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate safe discharge planning and arrange post-acute services and transfers.
• Monitor progress and address barriers to discharge in rounds.
• Advocate for patients and families, addressing clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with care teams and coordinate conferences to plan patient progression.
• Develop knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid benefits and reimbursement methods.
• Educate patients and families to support self-management and adherence to plans.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and teams to resolve medical necessity issues.
• Initiate or follow up on medical assistance applications as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of payer systems and eligibility requirements.
• Disseminate required regulatory notices.

Skills

MSW internship experience

Diversity awareness

Care coordination

Prioritization skills

Computer applications

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an Inpatient Care Manager—MSW to coordinate comprehensive care for designated patient populations across the continuum of care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring safe discharge planning and resource management.

As a clinician, care manager, and educator, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes and efficient care. MSW eligibility and strong leadership are required.