Location: Pensacola, Florida
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
Department: Case Management
Schedule: Days | Full Time
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Oversee the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge, developing seamless transition plans that integrate patient preferences, advocate for resources, and eliminate barriers to care.
Monitor patients' medical necessity and appropriate level of care through ongoing clinical assessments, ensuring efficient resource utilization and collaborating with payers to optimize insurance benefits.
Maintain continuous communication with physicians, the care transition team, and nursing staff to ensure effective implementation, execution, and reevaluation of the care plan.
Serve as a clinical resource for accurate medical record documentation and level of care recommendations, acting as the primary liaison between patients, families, and post-acute service providers.
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