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INTRODUCTION

Explore opportunities with Baptist Hospice, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Care Transitions Coordinator (CTC), you will be responsible for executing the sales strategy to increase company market share through account development and educating the medical community on services provided by the company while operating within set budget. The CTC's primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients discharging from a facility setting to the care of our agency for post-acute care needs. You will work directly with the facility discharge planner to verify the receipt of orders and the agency's ability to meet the needs of the patient.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Achievement of monthly Personal Production Goals and MC admit budgets for assigned locations while being a good steward of the company's financial resources by projecting a return on monies spent and managing to a Sales and Marketing expense budget
• Successfully executes a weekly, monthly, and quarterly strategy to increase market share within facility assigned
• Following Right of Choice, evaluates patient and orders for suitability for home care
• Initiates face-to-face patient transition to educate the patient on LHC agency and identifies primary care physician to follow the plan of care
• Presents agency Executive Director with identification of patient needs to obtain branch approval and acceptance and completes CTC encounter documentation in Home Care Home Base
• On acceptance, coordinates organization of transfer orders, coordinates other ancillary services for the patient (DME | Infusion) as needed, educates patient on home care/ Hospice orders received from the referral source and home care and/or hospice services
• Acceptance to ensure all patient needs identified by the referral source are documented and met by the agency
• Works closely with the Executive Director/Clinical Director to drive a vision of growth by focusing every team member on the needs and expectations of the referral community and patients
• Responsible for all sales administration duties including, but not limited to, BOA expense entry compliance, BOA with associated Policies and Procedures, payroll time sheets, Weekly 3LS meetings with strategic updates, PTO requests, attends all required sales calls and company provided in services, timely cell phone and e-mail correspondence
• Educates patient on importance of the post facility discharge follow up appointment with the physician, on obtaining all necessary prescriptions prior to discharge from the hospital and confirm patient's understanding of medication, pharmacy, and delivery method
• Serves as a liaison between the LHC Group agency and all involved healthcare providers of newly referred patients as well as existing patients transferred to the hospital from the home health agency
• Communicates to discharge planning any active patients that transfer from home health into a Facility and coordinates resumption of care with patient prior to discharge if applicable orders are obtained
• Provides follow up feedback to case management team regarding status of readmissions and any non-admit decisions based on information provided to them by the LHC agency
• Observes patient confidentiality at all times
• Knows the features and benefits of the services provided by LHC Group. Is able to articulate competitive advantages, specialty programs, and Medicare guidelines. Educates the medical community about the services of our organization through effective sales calls and in-services with the appropriate tools and literature

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and unrestricted RN or LPN or SW or PT licensure in state of practice
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation
• RT and/or technical school certification demonstrating solid clinical knowledge
• 1+ years of home health or hospital case management experience
• Thorough understanding of home health qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Solid computer skills to meet Microsoft Outlook and other software requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of medical marketing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete competing priorities

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $53,064 to $79,596 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.