CASE MANAGER, TRANSPLANT DIALYSIS, FULL TIME DAYS

Shift: Days, Primarily Mon-Fri, 0900-1700
Department:Post Transplant
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $59,322 - $96,762/per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, driven, and highly skilled professional to join our team in optimizing patient outcomes and quality of life. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about guiding patients and families through complex care transitions with empathy and expertise. With a keen ability to assess risk, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with providers, this role is vital in ensuring seamless, high-quality care. We need someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you excel in problem-solving, advocacy, and coordination, and want to be part of a team that prioritizes excellence in patient care, we want to hear from you. Join MU Health Care and help shape the future of patient-centered care!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assess and screen admission to promote early transition planning and risk of readmission. Implement pathways and protocols to mitigate readmission.

Conduct psychosocial assessment, high-risk screening, and ongoing evaluation of patients to identify factors that may impact transplant outcomes.

Contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and quality of life.

Assist in the development of the plan of care for the delivery of appropriate services for patients/caregivers in conjunction with the patient, family, patient's physician, and other providers. Counsel, plan, and implement discharge transitions with patients and families considering age-specific needs.

Arrange/authorize the delivery of appropriate services as agreed to by the patient/caregiver. Coordinate the course of care delivery to ensure the timely provision of services and achievement of outcomes.

Facilitate and coordinate patient progression along the continuum of care and discharge planning of complex need patients and or payers. Develop individualized plan of care protocols, pathways, and guidelines by service line, diagnosis, social determinants, or special needs. Interact with the multidisciplinary team to ensure accurate and high-quality documentation practices, policies, and regulations.

Monitor the delivery of services for timeliness and appropriateness, adherence to plan, quality, and cost-escalating issues to attending physicians and hospital leadership.

Collaborate with other providers (physicians, home care agencies, etc.) to discuss patient/caregiver needs services. Participate in developing community relationships.

Serve as liaison between other providers, the payer, and the physician, providing ongoing education regarding physician documentation requirements and utilization issues.

Counsel patient and family, provide an assessment of biopsychosocial issues, and maintain compliance with mandatory reporting for patient safety issues.

Work in tandem with legal entities within the organization and outside of the organization in the best interests of the individual patient. Prepare interrogatories and testimony to legal entities as needed.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work degree, or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.

Two (2) years of clinical experience or one (1) year of transplant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Case management certification or other related specialty.

Experience in case management, social work or utilization management work.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have a contagious illness. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather may be required.