Care Coordination Specialist

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence

nThe Care Coordination Specialist will:

nnnFunction as a key member of an interdisciplinary, value-based care delivery model, collaborating with patients, nursing, physicians, advanced practitioners, caregivers, and community partners to optimize clinical, quality, and financial outcomes.

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nnProvide comprehensive care coordination and interdisciplinary discharge planning processes for patients ensuring appropriate utilization of post-acute resources, reduce avoidable readmissions, and support accurate risk stratification. Integrates clinical, social, and economic determinants of health into individualized care planning, ensuring alignment with patient acuity, developmental stage, and payer requirements.

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nnProactively identify and address barriers impacting transitions of care, including social determinants of health (SDOH), to enhance patient outcomes and support appropriate risk adjustment and reimbursement optimization.

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nnPerform transition of care management, including timely coordination of services, facilitation of medically necessary referrals, initiating post-acute authorizations if applicable, assisting with transportation needs, and effective linkage to community-based resources to ensure continuum of care.

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nnApply strong organizational and operational management skills to coordinate multiple high-impact workflows, supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, efficient length of stay management, and improved performance in value-based reimbursement models.

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n nPosition details:

nnnLocation: St Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, FL

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nnStatus: Part time, 16 hours per week

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nnSchedule: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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nnWeekend Requirement: Every

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nnOn Call: No

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n nEducation and/or Licensure:

nnBachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or healthcare related field OR HS Graduate or Equivalent GED and LPN License.

n nExperience:

nnMedical Social Work or LPN experience preferred

n nBenefits:

nBenefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

nPaid time off

nTuition reimbursement

n401k match and additional yearly contribution

nYearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

nCommunity discounts and more

nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

nPosition Care Coordination Specialist

nLocation Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Part Time

nReq ID

Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

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