Care Transition Associate- Weekends (PT)

Company :

Providence at Home with Compassus

Position Summary

• Weekend Position : 0.4 to 0.6 FTE

The Care Transition Associate performs a variety of patient-centered administrative tasks to support care coordination within acute care hospital hubs. This care transition work is focused on post-acute care needs for patients requiring home health and hospice . Support patients and families with their specific discharge plan and plan of care for home health and hospice referrals. The Care Transition Associate ensures a high level of customer service and connection between the hospital's patients and post-acute service providers by assisting patients and the clinicians who provide care to access appropriate post-acute care and effectuate a timely start of care.

This role will support care coordination activities furnished within the Providence hospital and develop opportunities for educational outreach that will enhance service awareness and access. Additional duties assigned may include collaboration with local Service Line leadership in essential meetings, reporting on tactical plans, and training / orientation.

The Care Transition Associate position is salaried and will not receive any bonus or compensation related to assisting with admissions to the JV home health agency or hospice. The Care Transition Associate may be assessed for success of achieving Value-Based Enterprise measures.

MAJOR CHALLENGES :

1. Demonstrates ability to cope with ambiguous and changing environment.

2. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure.

3. To establish and maintain positive working relationships with facility customers and JV hospice and home health agency staff.

4. To prioritize multiple tasks and work in a demanding, active setting.

5. Understanding purpose and function of Value-Based Enterprise agreement between Providence and JV for home health and hospice care coordination.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Education and / or Experience

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and in a supportive professional manner with patient / family / caregivers, co-workers and public. Strong written and verbal communications in English. Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Understands the purpose and function of Value-Based Enterprise agreement between Providence and JV for home health and hospice care coordination. Ability to develop strong, collaborative working relationships and communicate clearly and concisely. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, adapt to an ambiguous and changing environment, work under stress with multiple demands by others, and get along well with others. Ability to effectively organize time and prioritize multiple demands for work assignments with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Clear, concise documentation and patient chart organization. Strong computer skills and use of electronic medical record (as applicable), fax, and copy machines. Works effectively as a member of a health care team.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation range : $19.97 - $35.00 / hour

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