Transitional Case Manager

Optum • Largo, MD • 1d ago

Explore opportunities with VNA of Maryland , a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Transitional Case Manager (TCM), you will be facilitating seamless transitions for patients from facility settings to post-acute care. You will verify home health orders, assess care requirements, and ensure continuity of care. Your role includes assessing patients' health literacy, involving patients and families in care planning, and providing education to improve outcomes and promote self-management. You will implement rehospitalization reduction initiatives for patients at risk and communicate with healthcare providers throughout the transition.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Educate patients on post-discharge follow-up, homebound criteria, and obtaining prescriptions
Assess readmission risk using the LACE tool
Ensure patients and families have agency contact information
Coordinate ancillary services (DME, Infusion) as needed
Assist in preparing for patient care post-discharge
Liaise between the agency and healthcare providers
Communicate patient transfers and coordinate resumption of care
Provide feedback on readmissions and non-admit decisions
Perform other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Current, unrestricted RN, LPN, or SW licensure in state of practice
Current CPR certification
1+ years home health experience or 1+ years of hospital case management experience
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $48,700 to $87,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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