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Richmond, VA

$125K/yr

As a Post-Acute/Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with our practice, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services directly to ...

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Transitional care refers to a set of coordinated healthcare services that help patients move smoothly from one care setting to another, such as from a hospital to their home or a rehabilitation facility. The goal is to ensure continuity of care and prevent complications, such as hospital readmissions. Transitional care typically involves communication among healthcare providers, medication management, follow-up appointments, and patient education. It is especially important for individuals with complex or chronic conditions who are at higher risk during care transitions.

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Transitional Care professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other allied health staff to coordinate patient care as individuals move between different healthcare settings, such as from hospital to home. This collaboration often involves regular interdisciplinary meetings, thorough documentation, and clear communication to ensure continuity of care and reduce readmission risks. Effective teamwork is essential, as Transitional Care professionals often serve as liaisons, advocating for patient needs and ensuring all members are updated on care plans. Building strong relationships across departments is a key part of the role, helping to identify and resolve potential barriers to successful transitions.

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To excel in Transitional Care, professionals typically require a background in nursing, social work, or case management, along with knowledge of care coordination and discharge planning. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), care management software, and possibly certification like CCM (Certified Case Manager) is often beneficial. Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for effectively supporting patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure smooth care transitions, prevent hospital readmissions, and enhance patient outcomes during vulnerable periods.
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Transitional Care Coordinator

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

Committed to Caring, the Transitional Care Coordinator (TCC) is a clinical team member of the sales team and is responsible for facilitating a seamless transition for patients discharging from a facility setting to one that facilitates post-acute needs, by communicating and collaborating with both internal and external teams to a support patient-centric care. The TCC will assess patients to determine their level of health literacy, assess for patient and caregiver needs, coordinate between the referral sources and discharge provider to assure needed documentation is obtained, and ensure patients and families are included in care planning. Once the transition is accomplished, the TCC will work and coordinate with the Agency to ensure that there are patient centric plans in place to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The TCC must possess the ability to communicate and collaborate with other individuals in many different settings, utilizing their clinical, sales, marketing, negotiation, problem solving, and analytical skills that lead to company market development initiatives and growth while focusing on serving more patients with excellent outcomes.

Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care organization, home care and/or hospice preferred.
  • LVN, RN required.
  • CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross if a clinical.
  • Possess excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
  • Ability to manage conflict, stress and multiple simultaneous work demands in an effective, professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently, while collaborating with other team members, build relationships and be results driven.
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics, as well as transitional care best practices
  • Possess sound organizational skills to include time management and problem solving
  • Experience with State, CMS and/or accreditation survey process
  • Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
  • Familiarity with healthcare laws, regulations, multiple accreditation standards and elements of performance
  • Proficient with a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software. Working knowledge of EMR database.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse clients and address low literacy issue in care provision
  • Acceptance and ability to demonstrate and support the core values and goals of Agency
  • Valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required
  • Travel between facilities, hospitals and home care agency is required. Approximately 75%-100% travel.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED. Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing or allied health preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Work environment is relatively quiet and can be stressful due to deadlines, multiple tasks and general compliance of law, rules, and regulations. The position requires visual acuity and dexterity, sitting, standing, some pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Auto related accidents possible

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