Inpatient MSW Care Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pottsville, PA seeks an Inpatient Care Manager with MSW to coordinate care for designated patient populations, assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate care plans, and support timely discharge.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for patients and families, and facilitate transitions while maintaining knowledge of payer requirements. This role emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Less than 1 year MSW internship experience.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Aufgaben

• Assess and plan care across the patient population to ensure safe discharge planning.
• Coordinate safe discharge planning including post-acute arrangements and transfers.
• Advocate for patients and families and collaborate with the care team.
• Educate patients on self-management and discharge plans.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and payer benefits.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Diversity sensitivity

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC EHR

Jobbeschreibung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pottsville, PA seeks an Inpatient Care Manager with MSW to coordinate care for designated patient populations, assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate care plans, and support timely discharge.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for patients and families, and facilitate transitions while maintaining knowledge of payer requirements. This role emphasizes cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.