Branch Clinical Manager - Home Health

The Clinical Manager plays a key role in maintaining continuity of care by reviewing referrals, assigning appropriate services, and overseeing comprehensive documentation. This position requires availability during all operating hours and a commitment to high standards of patient care and operational excellence.

Duties

* Coordinate and oversee care planning for all patients under your caseload

* Review all new referrals for clinical appropriateness

* Approve and co-sign clinical orders, including LVN and follow-up orders

* Provide guidance on OASIS documentation and assist RNs with utilization reviews

* Facilitate case conferences, interdisciplinary communication, and care planning

* Ensure timely submission of assessments and completion of documentation in accordance with billing and compliance guidelines

* Maintain communication with physicians, schedulers, therapists, and field staff

* Support the Director of Nursing by supervising field staff as needed and assisting with scheduling

* Participate in call rotation and assist in triage responsibilities

* Monitor patient status, skilled need, and homebound status to ensure eligibility

* Coordinate corrections with the QAPI team and ensure accurate, timely documentation

Experience

* Minimum of one (2) years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse

* At least one (1) year of experience in a Home Health setting is required

* At least one (1) year of previous leadership or supervisory experience in home health or another clinical care environment is required.

* Thorough understanding of home health operations, including coordination of care, compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), and management of OASIS documentation

* Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (EHRs) and experience managing patient documentation and workflows in Homecare Homebase

* Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, oversee patient care plans, and support clinical staff performance

* Experience with utilization review, quality assurance, and performance improvement in a home health context is a plus

Working Conditions

* Primarily office-based with occasional field responsibilities

* May require local travel and patient home visits as needed

* Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

* Occasional exposure to varied home environments and weather conditions

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and support patients as needed

Benefits

* 401(k) + 401(k) matching

* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

* Paid time off

* Flexible scheduling

* Referral program

* Mileage reimbursement

Work Location:

* In person/hybrid