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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Kennett Square, Pa, Us

West Conshohocken, Pa, Us

Contributor to development and expansion of post-acute program.Built strong relationships with hospital Care Management team, educated hospital staff about Tandigm programs and connected services for patients.Arranged educational sessions with hospital case management teams and hospital leadership.Initiated outreach to hospital physicians with intent of expanding post-acute management programs.Educated patients and families on benefits of programs.Lead creation of marketing materials.Analyzed metrics to identify areas for improvement.Fostered strong relationships with skilled facilities to provide seamless discharge of patients to post-acute programs.

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Developed strong relationships with hospital staff (social workers, therapists, physicians, nurses) to facilitate seamless transition of patients from the hospital to skilled nursing nursing setting.Evaluated patient charts to determine medical appropriateness for skilled nursing.Held meetings with patients and families to educate on skilled and long term nursing care.Developed marketing strategies to present to hospital groups in the Crozer Health SystemResponsible for monthly and yearly census goals and consistently exceeded goals. Ranked #1 hospital liaison company-wide for multiple months.Vast experience in post-acute care, Medicare, managed care, transitions of care, skilled and long term nursing.

Toledo, Ohio, Us

Evaluated referrals to determine medical appropriateness for skilled nursing or long term placement.Completed on-site marketing multiple days a week at Philadelphia area hospitalsOrganized and facilitated events to promote facility. Acquired comprehensive knowledge of insurance providers (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed care) in the skilled nursing setting.Developed annual sales plans to promote facility.Educated and promoted facility to families and hospital staff through tours, calls, and in-services.Developed relationships with social workers, case managers, and physicians at several Philadelphia area hospitals.Supervised and trained Admissions Staff.

Responsible for transitions of care needs of geriatric and coronary care patients.Reviewed charts and performed psychosocial assessments.Facilitated meetings with patients and their families.Coordinated placements for physical therapy, nursing home care, psychiatric needs, and substance abuse.Counseled and educated patients on insurance concerns, substance abuse, housing, long-term home services, and hospice care.Obtained rehab authorizations through insurance companies.Supervised Masters level Social Work candidates.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.)