Hospice Care Consultant-Community Based

Lifesong Hospice•Upper Macungie Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Hospice Care Consultant Position with a Growing, Family-Owned Company in the Lehigh Valley area! At Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care we provide care and support for families and individuals treating them with the utmost respect. We honor their unique life, their Lifesong. As a Hospice Care Consultant the success of this position derives solely from the provider relationships that result in the admission of eligible patients from physicians, discharge planners, case managers, floor nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 3 years previous healthcare experience in hospice, home health, healthcare sales or marketing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate an ability to work closely with a variety of people while effectively using problem solving skills.
A willingness to learn Medicare regulations and related reimbursement issues for hospice and ALF/PC environments.
Proficiency/Knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word.
Demonstrate willingness to work as a team player within the department and with the clinical and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

Prior Hospice specific experience is preferred

Responsibilities

The Hospice Care Consultant is responsible for interacting and assisting with referrals from healthcare professionals in assisted living communities.
Coordinating admissions based on the criteria set out by the Director of Clinical Operations.
Review patient referrals, discuss hospice care options with patients and family members, and plan with both the patient and the facility to prepare for hospice care.
Development and execution of marketing plans.
Participate in committees and on special projects and other related duties.
Provide education in-services and other educational opportunities to referral sources.

Benefits

Above standard industry pay
Highmark Blue Shield
employer-matching 401(k)
PayActiv On-Demand Pay
Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
Weekly mileage reimbursement
Hospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a year
Excellent vision and dental
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
Family and medical leave
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
Wellness reimbursement incentives
Employee assistance program for you and your family
Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
Helping Hand interest-free loans