Inpatient Care Manager - MSW

Summary The Inpatient Care Manager-MSW applies expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager - MSW serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency. Job Duties Conduct comprehensive assessments at patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources; develop and implement individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Coordinate safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post‑acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed. Monitor and manage patient progress through daily review, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and identify and resolve barriers to discharge. Advocate for patients and families, address clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and involve patients/families in the development and implementation of plans. Develop and maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and key payer benefits and reimbursement methodologies. Assist patients/families with self‑management through education, visits, and telephonic engagement, encouraging adherence to care plans. Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate transition planning. Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistently with the organization’s values. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work. Less than 1 year experience in an MSW internship program. Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds. Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently. Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools. Proven leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiar with EPIC electronic health record systems. ACM – Accredited Case Manager qualification within 3 years, or CCM – Certified Case Manager certification within 3 years. Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing and keyboard use. Patient care providers may be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR. Employment Practice Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected classes as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lehigh Valley Health Network