Level of Care Assessor PACE - Per Diem - Day - LIFE Bordentown NJ

Capital Health Home Visit Role

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$72,779.20 - $95,076.80

Position Overview

This role involves home visits to participants of the LIFE program.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates participant based on pre-determined PACE program criteria to determine Level of Care (LOC) for both new enrollees and current participants
• Effectively communicates assessment findings and participants needs with the IDT team.
• Effectively communicates the PACE model to potential participants and families.
• Utilizes knowledge to understand the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of participants.
• Inputs assessments in database accurately and timely based on regulations and policies. Ensures compliance to coding parameters, completion of all required fields, accuracy of the assessment coding, overall congruency of the coding and compliance with the assessment narrative guidelines.
• Works independently in scheduling of and completing required tasks in the homecare setting.
• Completes annual LOC assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Assists in developing care plans based off of information obtained during assessment.
• Completes and meets all requirements to maintain certification annually.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related or behavioral science field or licensed clinical or licensed certified social worker, or licensed registered nurse.
• One year's experience working directly with the elderly or physically disabled in an institutional or community setting. Certified in NJ Choice assessment or must attain within three months of hire.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation
• Occasional physical demands include:
• Continuous physical demands include:
• Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.