HCT is seeking an interim Director of Care Coordination for a 150+ bed hospital system in California. The responsibilities include:

• Providing oversight, direction and leadership of Care Coordination functions including utilization management, discharge planning, case management, length of stay management, and the appeals/denials process.
• Managing and advocating for high risk, unfunded populations.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in directing care coordination and discharge planning in an acute care setting is required. Knowledge of Inter-Qual and Milliman Care Guidelines, federal and state public health programs, and long term care/skilled nursing environments.
• License: RN CA license is required.
• Certifications: ACM, CCM or other relevant certifications preferred.
• EMR: Epic, Midas

Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare and rental car.

Keywords: Director Care Coordination, Patient Care Coordination; Interim Director Care Coordination, Care Management, Utilization Management; Director Case Management, Interim Director Case Management.