Post Acute Care Coordinator

Job Title : Coordinator Clinical

Location : SBC Corporation

Department Name : Accountable Care Organization

Req # : 0000213537

Status : Salaried

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $57,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

As part of RWJ Barnabas Health Population Health team you will play an instrumental role in a department that is providing fully coordinated patient care from a holistic approach to improve the overall care of patients who are part of the value-based, ACO, and bundled payment programs across the healthcare continuum by ensuring the population receives the right care, at the right time, by the right team. As a member of the patient’s multidisciplinary team in the Post Acute setting, the Post-Acute Care Coordinator – LPN, RN, PT, OT, RT or SW evaluates the treatment plan and goals of care at the Post-Acute Care facility. The Post-Acute Care Coordinator partners with the clinical team at the Post-Acute care facilities to ensure patients are progressing towards discharge goals as well as coordinating next site of care discharge planning and ensure timely follow up with providers and service in the community. The Post-Acute Care Coordinator also works with other Population Health programs to assist patients in transitioning to the next site of care.

Qualifications : Required :

3-5 years’ experience in managing relationships between acute and post-acute facilities

Previous work experience in the Post-Acute Care Setting

Must have the ability to travel to post-acute sites and hospital sites.

Must have strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong leadership skills to achieve buy-in and collaboration toward objectives

Must be able to travel throughout New Jersey

Preferred :

Knowledge of various Value Based Programs

Licenses Required :

These constitute the baseline clinical certification requirements

NJ LPN- Certificate

NJ RN- Associates

NJ Physical Therapy- Certificate

NJ Occupational Therapy- Certificate

NJ Respiratory Therapy Certificate

NJ LSW Associates

Scheduling Requirements :

M-F, FT 9 : 00A—5 : 00P

This role requires weekly travel throughout the state of New Jersey.

Essential Functions :

Performs initial and on-going assessments of patients condition during and after a post-acute episode.

Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient / family.

Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with the clinical team in the Post Acute Care setting to create a collaborative care plan for patients that are patient and family centered, follows evidence based clinical guidelines and promotes the best outcome for the patient.

Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with the Post Acute Care facilities and their team members and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions, recommending and / or providing equipment / home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.

Provides education to staff by assessing the patient / family educational needs.

Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patients response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.

Provide resources and education to Post Acute Care facilities on readmissions.

Serves as a resource for the Post Acute Care facilities.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer