Social Worker - Experience in Geriatric Care Preferred South Austin TX at UnitedHealth Group
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Social Worker - Experience in Geriatric Care Preferred South Austin TX
Requisition number 2355560
Job category Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary location Austin TX
Date posted 04282026
Overtime status Exempt
Travel No
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WellMed part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a CareCoach Connect Social Worker to join our team in Austin TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum youll have the clinical resources data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here youll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.
The CareCoach Connect Social Worker is responsible for the assessment planning coordination and oversight of services for identified patients. The position identifies evaluates and provides management of services for patients with complex catastrophic Social Determinants of Health andor psychosocial issues to promote quality effective outcomes throughout the care continuum. The position ensures compliance with state and federal health plan requirements Medicare guidelines and standards. The social worker acts as a liaison to coordinate and collaborate care with physicians family and other providers while always remaining an advocate for patients putting them at the center of care delivery. The Social Worker will interact and engage with others as an interdisciplinary team member.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive evaluations and documents findings in a concisecomprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation standards for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS
Performs patient assessments telephonically virtually or in the patients home as needed
Understands and plans to assure services provided work within the boundaries of the patients plan eligibility. Coordinates identified patients needs utilizing federal state and local community resources as available
Coordinates with external and internal teams to minimize obstacles and increase in patient and provider satisfaction
Actively participates in staff and Interdisciplinary Team IDT meetings
Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Maintains a high level of professionalism and adheres to the WellMed Core Values
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development
Ensures licensure certifications and annual training are maintained and compliant
Maintains knowledge of current health plan benefits
Conducts advanced care discussions with a patients and their families and properly documents their wishes in the electronic medical record
Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients physicians and co-workers. Follows CareCoach Connect providers orders regarding the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patientfamily needs
Maintains a patient case load daily visits and point of care documentation levels as per standards
Documents in the electronic health record progress toward established goals as per standards
Performs other duties as assigned
In 2011 WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16000 doctors offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. Were innovators in preventative health care striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22000 primary care physicians hospitalists specialists and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900000 older adults. Together were making health care work better for everyone.
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
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