Care Transition Liaison - Lincoln, United States - LHC Group

Description

Summary

We are hiring a Care Transition Liaison.

The Care Transition Liaison (CTL) within a facility or physician's office acts as a resource for all patients referred to home health or hospice.

The CTL will facilitate transition of patients between referring physician or host hospital to LHC agency.

The CTL will educate the patient and/or family on HH and/or Hospice practices and confirm acceptance of the agency based on the ability to meet patient needs.

The CTL acts as a support position to the Care Transition Coordinator or Account Executive within a facility.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate referral of new/ existing patients to home health agency following Right of Choice
• Following choice, collaborates with Physician and/ or Case Manager in identifying the referred patient's needs and obtains approval for admission from LHC agency
• Obtains appropriate medical record information needed and sends to appropriate agency
• Coordinates start of care between hospital/ Physician and LHC agency
• Under the direction of the branch, collaborates with appropriate CM and/ or Physician for completion of order sets needed to facilitate admission
• If license allows, reduce to writing any verbal orders received from physician and follow up to have orders signed by physician
• For physician office referrals, assists with processing requests to the physician for medication refills for patients admitted to LHC Agency, when applicable, based on licensure of employee
• Communicates to Executive Director any complaints/ concerns from the Physician office/ Host Hospital. The Executive Director will follow up to ensure issues are handled appropriately
• Serves as a resource to the CM, Physician office, and patient as it relates to services that Home Health can provide
• Responsible for sales administration duties including, but not limited to, Marketscape CRM
• All other duties assigned by manager

Education and Experience

• Prior hospital, Physicians office, Home Health, or Hospice experience preferred
• LPN / LVN or licensed medical professional preferred
• Current Drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Nurse On Call a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide.

We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it.

From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.