Care Transition Liaison - Home Health
Rockville, MD 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description

Summary

We are hiring for a Care Transition Liaison.

At HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

In a Liaison role, you can expect:

* learning and development opportunities in the ever-evolving state of healthcare

* ways to cultivate relationships and educate patients, families, and colleagues on resources to help lead healthy, productive lives

* flexibility for true work-life balance

* company-wide support and resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your healthcare sales career to a new level of caring. Apply today!



Responsibilities
  • Facilitate referral of new/ existing patients to home health agency following Right of Choice
  • Following choice, collaborates with Physician and/ or Case Manager in identifying the referred patient's needs and obtains approval for admission from LHC agency
  • Obtains appropriate medical record information needed and sends to appropriate agency
  • Coordinates start of care between hospital/ Physician and LHC agency
  • Under the direction of the branch, collaborates with appropriate CM and/ or Physician for completion of order sets needed to facilitate admission
  • If license allows, reduce to writing any verbal orders received from physician and follow up to have orders signed by physician
  • For physician office referrals, assists with processing requests to the physician for medication refills for patients admitted to LHC Agency, when applicable, based on licensure of employee
  • Communicates to Executive Director any complaints/ concerns from the Physician office/ Host Hospital. The Executive Director will follow up to ensure issues are handled appropriately
  • Serves as a resource to the CM, Physician office, and patient as it relates to services that Home Health can provide
  • All other duties assigned by manager


Education and Experience
  • Prior hospital, Physicians office, Home Health, or Hospice experience preferred
  • LPN / LVN or licensed medical professional preferred
  • Current Drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation


Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

HomeCall a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.


Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

 

Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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