Currently, we are looking for a Transitional Care Advocate to join our family!
As our newest Transitional Care Advocate, you will be responsible for identifying and monitoring critically ill patients on Home Health and guiding the clinical team on educating the patient and family about future care options that may be available to the patient.
Additionally, you will be responsible for tracking patients, updating teams, and providing education on eligibility as well as on ensuring communication between the two service lines of Home Health and Hospice.
Responsibilities
- Educate the Home Health team on the Hospice benefit and how it differs from Home Health.
- Gather information from the Home Health team on individual patients to help determine eligibility for Hospice care.
- Assist the clinical team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to significant health problems including the effects on the family and caregivers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in health care or hospice care required;
- High school graduate; bachelor’s degree in health related field or certified/licensed clinician preferred.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in the ability to communicate with clinicians and patients.
- Proficient with computers and data entry
