Post Acute Clinical Resource Specialist - Full Time (32/Week - Includes Weekends) Day Shift - Traverse City, MI

Munson Healthcare • Traverse City, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Acute Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, executing, and verifying post-acute transition plans for patients. This role will address requests for post-acute services from both inpatient clinicians and community-based providers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 yrs of an equivalent combination of education and experience in a hospital/medical related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, execute, and verify comprehensive post-acute transition plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
• Address and process requests for post-acute services from both inpatient clinicians and community-based providers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient placements with skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, and other post-acute care providers.
• Communicate and collaborate with insurance companies and payers to obtain necessary authorizations and verify coverage for post-acute services.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all patient transitions, including clinical summaries, care plans, and placement confirmations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers, to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Follow up on patient outcomes and post-acute care quality to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care.
• Ensure all transitions comply with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED