Inpatient Care Manager (MSW): Discharge & Care Coordination

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Inpatient Care Manager-MSW coordinates comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning.

The MSW serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Less than 1 year experience in an MSW internship program.
• Ability to interact with persons from diverse backgrounds and coordinate care plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments at patient entry to determine length of stay and discharge needs; develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates safe and timely discharge planning, including post-acute authorizations and transfers.
• Monitors patient progress and participates in rounds to identify barriers to discharge.
• Advocates for patients and families, addressing clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Inpatient Care Manager-MSW coordinates comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning.

The MSW serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality outcomes.