This role is responsible for evaluating participants based on PACE program criteria to determine the Level of Care for new and current enrollees, which includes communicating findings to the IDT team and explaining the PACE model to families. Essential functions also involve accurately inputting assessments into the database, ensuring compliance, and assisting in developing care plans based on assessment information.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related or behavioral science field, or be a licensed clinical/certified social worker, or a licensed registered nurse. A minimum of one year of direct experience working with the elderly or physically disabled in a community or institutional setting is required, along with obtaining NJ Choice assessment certification within three months of hire.
bachelor degreeCare Plan DevelopmentPhysical AssessmentPsychological AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team CommunicationCertification MaintenanceSocial AssessmentEmotional AssessmentDatabase InputCoding ComplianceLevel of Care AssessmentIndependent SchedulingPACE Program Criteria EvaluationPACE Model CommunicationAssessment Narrative GuidelinesAnnual Assessment Completion
Job description
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).
Pay Range: $72,779.20 - $95,076.80 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vision Plan
Dependent Care FSA
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Plan
Medical Plan
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
Spouse - Voluntary Life
Employee - Voluntary Life
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
Healthcare FSA
Child Voluntary Legal Services
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.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off 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.
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