Transition Manager Jobs in Texas

INTRODUCTION

Explore opportunities with Christus Home Care, 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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $56,012 to $84,018 annually based on full-time employment

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.

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.