Swing Bed Coordinator - Case Management

Job Description

This position is responsible for routine case management, discharge planning, swing bed coordination, and utilization review duties. The Swing Bed Coordinator will evaluate and screen potential admissions to the facility's swing bed program and must be knowledgeable of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, swing bed, and private insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Initiate ongoing communication with residents and their families to assess discharge needs.
• Participate in daily rounds with bedside staff, physicians, and ancillary team members.
• Communicate with physicians to ascertain their plans for timely discharge.
• Document updates and discharge planning as an ongoing review.
• Manage and collaborate with the healthcare team on swing bed placement and complete MDS documentation as necessary.
• Assist with obtaining referrals and prior authorization for Home Health Care, CME, SNF, and acute rehab appointments.
• Educate physicians and staff regarding appropriate levels of care/utilization and required documentation that meets admission status.
• Run Interqual for each inpatient and observation patient admitted to the floor.

Schedule

This position operates on a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!