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Inpatient Care Manager, MSW
Lehigh Valley Health Network. Conduct comprehensive patient-entry assessments to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Possesses strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and case management certifications to enhance patient care and system efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In Social WorkACM CertificationCCM CertificationEHR Familiarity: EPICLeadership Skills
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Hard Skills
Patient AssessmentCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningResource ManagementAnalytical Tools Knowledge
Soft Skills
AdvocacyCollaborationCommunicationCultural CompetencePriority Setting
Certifications & Qualifications
LSW LicenseLCSW License
Industry Keywords
MedicareMedicaidPayer BenefitsReimbursement MethodologiesPerformance Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct comprehensive patient-entry assessments to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources
- Develop and implement individualized care and transition plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Coordinate safe and timely discharge planning, including post-acute authorizations, transportation, homecare, facility placements, and transfers
- Monitor patient progress through daily review and multidisciplinary rounds
- Identify and resolve barriers to discharge
- Advocate for patients and families and address clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and coordinate patient or family conferences
- Refer patients and significant others to community-based services and resources
- Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, payer benefits, reimbursement methodologies, and conditions of participation
- Educate patients and families through in-person, telephone, and electronic engagement to support discharge-plan adherence
- Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and team members regarding referrals, authorizations, medical necessity, and transition planning
- Initiate or follow up on medical assistance applications when necessary
- Deliver required regulatory notices within established timelines
- Manage resources and support performance-improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Less than 1 year experience in an MSW internship program
- Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently
- Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools
- Proven leadership skills
- Familiarity with EHRs: EPIC
- ACM (Accredited Case Manager) certification within 3 years or CCM (Certified Case Manager) certification within 3 years
- Colleagues working in the state of New Jersey only are required to hold an LSW or LCSW license upon hire
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting/standing and keyboard use; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment policy
- Day shift schedule
- Work schedule of 8am–4:30pm with potential for an alternative work week pending clinical need
- Onsite work arrangement