Occupational Therapist
US-WV-Beckley
careers
Req #: 36309
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: To guide patient's with a Post-Acute Home Care needs through the referral process. Responsibilities: * Provide guidance to patients/caregivers with a Post-Acute Home Care needs. * Assist in the referral process from acute to home care. * Work with home health and durable medical providers to ensure patient's post-acute care needs are meet * Ensure timely coordination of post-acute care services. Qualifications: Education: * A nurse or social worker, who is trained to provide individualized assistance for post-acute care needs OR a non-professional who has successful completion of a recognized patient navigation training program. * Documentation of a requisite knowledge and skill from previous education and experience to provide patient navigation. Minimum Work Experience: At least 3 years in Healthcare field Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: * This position requires the ability to disseminate information * Knowledge of home health coverage criteria * Knowledge of post-acute equipment coverage criteria * To follow through and carry out plans of action * Good verbal skills * Outstanding Customer Service to patients, families, community, and physicians * Knowledge of hospital/clinic/imaging procedures * Have basic computer knowledge and experience with word, excel, email etc. * Provide education, support, and coordination to assist patients with home care referrals. * Connect patients and families to resources and support services. * Promote communication between the patient and health care providers. * Enhance the patient's quality of life, sense of autonomy, and self-determination for managing his/her own health. * Reinforce physician-patient relationship. * Maintain records for reporting purposes in accordance with the ARH Quality policy and procedure guides. * Work with multi-disciplinary teams to establish action plans for patients; assure action plans are carried out. * Any other duties as assigned in regards to patients with a post-acute home care need.
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