Clinical Assessment Advisor, Home Health

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The Clinical Assessment Advisor directly completes and oversees development/ of the plan of treatment as approved by physician, performs ongoing evaluation of patient needs and coordinates team of professionals and other licensed clinicians and home health aides to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Works with physician and/or referral source to obtain all pertinent clinical information for optimal assessment generation. Ensures consistent team care scheduling and dissemination of updated clinical information. Coordinates assigned care team members and resources. Maintains focus on all healthcare quality and affordability initiatives (HCQAI’s). Established productivity standards and performance will be monitored and measured under general supervision of the Clinical Field Staff Supervisor (CFSS) or above.

Essential Functions:

• Performs or delegates the initial and ongoing evaluation of patient needs within their scope of practice
• Routinely complete Start of Care/Resumption of Care/Recertification/Discharge of OASIS visits and may occasionally need to provide routine visits based on individual patient needs and branch expectations
• Ensures plan of care incorporates and guides appropriate teaching related to health maintenance, prevention and safety
• Coordinates available resources to manage care plan and ensures stated outcomes are achieved
• Periodically reassesses or delegates the reassessment of patient needs and revises care plan as necessary
• Assures appropriate care of patient is met through the start of care assessment completion.
• Promotes/coordinates communication between team members, attending physicians, appropriate administrative staff, referral sources and external case managers to ensure appropriateness of care
• coordination and communicates any necessary changes to the plan of care
• Ensures patient needs are identified and qualified caregivers are assigned to all cases within their scope of practice
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

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Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least 2 years clinical home care experience with minimum one year experience in a clinical management role is preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of state and federal home health agency regulations and compliance standards and regulations
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures and ability to implement
• Knowledge of clinical structure of PDGM
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 60%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

About us
 About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive in-home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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It is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.