Post Acute Network Coordinator - Somerset, NJ

Job Overview:

As part of RWJBarnabas Health's Population Health Department, you will coordinate care for patients transitioning from our hospitals to post-acute care facilities in our Preferred Post-Acute Network. This role focuses on optimizing patient experience, safety, and value-based care across skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health services. You will collaborate closely with post-acute partners, conduct performance reviews, analyze quality data, and facilitate communication to enhance care quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate degree in a healthcare-related field

• Experience in data-driven performance improvement strategies

• Knowledge of healthcare economics and regulations (skilled nursing, home health, BPCI A, MSSP/ACOs, CMS Waiver Programs)

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel across NJ to post-acute and hospital sites

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual conferencing tools

Preferred:

• 2+ years of operational or clinical leadership in skilled Nursing Industry
• Certified Medical Assistant and/or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Must have the ability to travel to post-acute sites and hospital sites throughout the state of New Jersey.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the performance of 56 skilled nursing facilities within the RWJBH network, managing over $60 million in post-acute care spending.

• Serve as a liaison between post-acute facilities and RWJBH to foster new and existing partnerships.

• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and report on value-based payment models to identify and address performance gaps.

• Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure seamless discharge planning and continuity of care for patients.

• Engage regularly with hospital leadership and value-based care stakeholders to monitor SNF performance and optimize patient outcomes.

• Review network composition annually and recommend changes for improved collaboration and performance.

• Report regularly to leadership to enhance visibility on network performance.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer