Pediatric Care Coordination Lead | Discharge & LOS

Phoenix Children's Hospital; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Gilbert, AZ seeks an experienced Case Manager to provide comprehensive care coordination, discharge planning, and resource utilization oversight within the clinical team.

You will work with physicians, social workers and payers to develop robust care plans, monitor progress, and advocate for timely, safe patient discharges with a focus on optimizing length of stay.

Qualifications

• Experience in care coordination and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of length of stay criteria and payer guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care to optimize discharge and outcomes.
• Establish estimated length of stay using criteria and tools.
• Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans with the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patient families and care teams.
• Review and document progress in EMR; escalate barriers to discharge.
• Engage with payers and care teams to resolve denials or delays.

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Gilbert, AZ seeks an experienced Case Manager to provide comprehensive care coordination, discharge planning, and resource utilization oversight within the clinical team.

You will work with physicians, social workers and payers to develop robust care plans, monitor progress, and advocate for timely, safe patient discharges with a focus on optimizing length of stay.