Care Manager Social Worker Days M-f Rotating Weekends

Advocate Health

Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $28.55 - $42.85; bonus/equity: not specified...
Onsite
Patient discharge planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Utilization management duties
Participates in rounds on the patient care unit with the attending physician and other members of the health care team; coordinates communication to assure collaboration and consistency in moving the patient’s care to estimated date of discharge

Job Summary

  • Participates in rounds on the patient care unit with the attending physician and other members of the health care team; coordinates communication to assure collaboration and consistency in moving the patient’s care to estimated date of discharge.
  • Assesses patients to determine their discharge planning and/or post-acute transition needs and develops the discharge plan, working with the physician to implement the plan utilizing internal and external resources.
  • Advocate in the patient's best interest for necessary funding, treatment alternatives, timelines and coordination of care, with frequent evaluations of progress and goals.

Matching Summary

Participates in rounds on the patient care unit with the attending physician and other members of the health care team; coordinates communication to assure collaboration and consistency in moving the patient’s care to estimated date of discharge.

Salary

Base: $28.55 - $42.85; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient discharge planning
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • utilization management duties
  • patient advocacy
  • customer focused interpersonal skills

Nice-to-have

  • evidence-based clinical guidelines
  • patient-centered care integration
  • communication with diverse opinions

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years acute care experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
  • Certification in Care/Case Management preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience with IT solutions a plus

Work Rights

Not specified

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