JOB DUTIES:
Coordinates the utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, post-acute care referrals and care facilitation. Oversees the management of acute patient populations across the care continuum with a focus to provide coordinated and integrated care to prevent unnecessary admissions or readmissions. Provides discharge planning coordination and Intervention for the high risk patient presenting to the Emergency Department. Strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimized denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs.