Home Health Clinical Manager

CenterWell•Columbia, MD

6d•$84,900 - $116,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Clinical Manager at CenterWell Home Health leads and supports a team of clinicians delivering compassionate, high-quality care in patients’ homes. Reporting to the Branch Director, this role oversees clinical operations at the location, guides clinical practice, coordinates patient services, and supports patients in achieving independence while helping clinicians succeed. The position works onsite in an office and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The Clinical Manager oversees patient care delivery, staff management, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, determining admission appropriateness, assigning clinicians, ensuring plans of care meet patient and agency needs, supporting clinical decision-making, and ensuring documentation, audits, and billing meet Medicare, payer, and company standards. The role also participates in staff development, quality improvement, budgeting, marketing, and community relationship activities. Limited direct patient care may be provided in exceptional or unplanned circumstances, and the manager acts as Branch Director in their absence. The role requires a current state Registered Nurse license, current CPR proof, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation, and two years of Registered Nurse experience, including at least one year of management experience in home care, hospice, or an equivalent environment. This patient-facing role requires TB screening and participation in Humana’s driver safety program. Compensation is listed at $84,900–$116,800 per year, with eligibility for a bonus incentive plan and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Proof of current CPR.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Two years as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of management experience in a home care, hospice, or equivalent environment.
Must complete TB screening if selected for the role.
Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting state minimum requirements or the specified minimum limits, whichever is higher.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical operations for the location, including patient care delivery, staff management, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance.
Review referrals, determine admission appropriateness, assign clinicians, and ensure Plans of Care meet patient needs and agency standards.
Guide, support, and educate clinicians; assist with goal-setting, care planning, and clinical decision-making; and remain available during operating hours for clinical support.
Ensure clinical documentation, audits, and billing meet Medicare, payer, and company standards, and monitor case management quality and outcomes.
Participate in hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective action for clinical staff.
Conduct ongoing staff education based on documentation review, utilization review findings, and performance improvement data.
Coordinate communication among physicians, team members, and caregivers to support care coordination, discharge planning, and outcome achievement.
Participate in quality improvement, data tracking, budgeting activities, marketing initiatives, and community relationship development.
Provide direct patient care on a limited basis in exceptional or unplanned circumstances.
Act as Branch Director in the Branch Director’s absence.
Perform additional tasks to support clinical operations and organizational goals.