Home Health RN Clinical Manager

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Vehicle Program 
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Cutting Edge Technology

About the Role

Lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional home health care. As a Home Health Clinical Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of patient care service - from admission through discharge - while developing and mentoring clinical staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building relationships with referral sources that drive quality patient outcomes.  This leadership role is perfect for an experienced RN or PT who wants to leverage clinical expertise in a management capacity. You'll balance strategic oversight with hands-on clinical guidance, ensuring that every patient receives coordinated, high-quality care while supporting your team's professional growth and success.

What You'll Do

Provide Clinical Leadership and Oversight

• Oversee all patient care services for your assigned team, ensuring quality and continuity
• Provide expert clinical guidance on complex cases and challenging situations
• Ensure coordination of care through oversight of professional practice standards
• Conduct supervisory visits and consultations to advance care knowledge
• Maintain availability during operating hours to support patient care needs and staff questions

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Supervise RNs, PTs, OTs, MSWs, and home health aides, providing clinical direction and support
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching based on needs assessments
• Participate in hiring and orientation of new clinical personnel
• Meet regularly with field staff to provide guidance on clinical and operational issues
• Identify training needs and coordinate in-services and educational opportunities
• Address performance issues and provide corrective action when needed

Ensure Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state licensure, Medicare certification, and accreditation standards
• Monitor OASIS assessments and care plan development for accuracy and completeness
• Implement QAPI recommendations to improve patient care and operations
• Coordinate utilization review activities to optimize care delivery
• Stay current with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor regulations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support regulatory compliance

Coordinate Patient Care and Referrals

• Oversee patient and personnel assignments to ensure appropriate care delivery
• Ensure plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated based on patient needs
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, SNFs, and case managers on care coordination
• Consult with QA Specialists on complex care plans and documentation
• Ensure staff availability and competency to respond to referrals promptly
• Coordinate services with providers, vendors, and facilities

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