Patient Care Navigator (REMOTE)

Amedisys; Tennessee; Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys seeks a compassionate Patient Care Navigator to provide virtual support for discharged patients. This role involves collaboration with medical staff to ensure seamless care transitions and community resource coordination. Candidates need a Bachelor's in Social Work and relevant experience to enhance patient care.

Benefits

100% in-network preventative medical coverage

Up to $2,760 HSA contributions

Employer paid disability coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Mental health support

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social work role.
• Knowledge of coordination of services for patients post-inpatient.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians for patient admissions.
• Serve as main contact for patient care coordination.
• Assist with patient needs related to community resources.

Skills

Collaboration

Care Coordination

Patient Advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Navigator (REMOTE)

New York LMSW Required

Schedule M-F 8a-4p CST

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate social worker looking for a rewarding career as a virtual care patient navigator? If so, we invite you to join the team at Visiting Clinicians, in partnership with Contessa, an Amedisys company. Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $55-$65/K Annually

Enjoy great perks and benefits

• 100% coverage for all in-network preventative medical and dental visits.
• Up to $2,760 in annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, at no cost to you.
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Accidental and critical illness plans available.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Mental health support, including counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• And more.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians on the identification and admission of patients that could be treated at home in lieu of an inpatient facility.
• Serves as the main point of contact and lead coordinator of care for patients for our care model geared at patients being discharged from an inpatient facility.
• Assists with coordination of patient needs related to community resources and financial assistance by engaging patient and family/caregiver.
• Coordinates with providers to document and facilitate the execution of individualized plans for interventions and treatment, especially transitions of care.
• Coordinate with providers to document and facilitate the patient discharge planning process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of social work.
• Two years in current social work role and ability to demonstrate intimate knowledge of coordination of services for patients during and following acute inpatient events.

Preferred

• Master of social work.
• Care Coordination and Transition Management certification.
• Knowledge of the geographical area of the assigned market.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Visiting Clinicians is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.