Job Description
Optum Home & Community Care part of the Optum family of businesses is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum HouseCalls team together in an interdisciplinary care environment we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Onsite Care Coordinator plays an integral role in optimizing patients' recovery journeys. The Care Coordinator completes weekly functional assessments and engages the post-acute care (PAC) inter-disciplinary care team to coordinate discharge planning to support the members PAC journey. The position engages patients and families to share information and facilitate informed decisions. By serving as the link between patients and the appropriate health care personnel the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient smooth and prompt transitions of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- By serving as the link between patients and the appropriate health care personnel the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient smooth and prompt transitions of care
- Engage with patients families or caregivers either telephonically or on-site weekly and as needed. Collaborate effectively on discharge goals and assist in resolving barriers
- Collaborate effectively with members health care teams with individualized communication and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Review target outcomes and discharge plans with providers and families
- Perform Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) assessments on patients using clinical skills and utilizing CMS criteria upon admission to SNF and periodically through the patient stays
- Assess and monitor patients' continued appropriateness for SNF setting (as indicated) according to CMS criteria
- Complete all SNF continued stay reviews updating authorizations on a timely basis
- When Care Transitions is delegated for utilization management review referral requests that cannot be approved for continued stay and are forwarded to licensed physicians for review and issuance of the NOMNC when appropriate
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Active unrestricted registered clinical license required in state of hire - Registered Nurse Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist
- Candidate hired will support specific location(s) for on-site facility needs within 30-mile maximum radius of home location based on manager discretion
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Ability to mobilize to and within sites within an assigned local or regional market/area including car transport up to 85% of the time
- Reside within or near Garfield Heights OH
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with care management utilization/resource management processes and disease management programs
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience working with the geriatric population
- Patient education background rehabilitation and/or home health nursing experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. In addition to your salary we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $62.50 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race gender sexuality age location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today however there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Skills Required
- Active unrestricted registered clinical license
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Ability to mobilize to and within sites up to 85% of the time
- Reside within or near Garfield Heights OH
- Familiarity with care management processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working with the geriatric population
- Patient education background
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Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage offers multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions in‑network preventive care at 100% and included 24/7 virtual visits alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
- Retirement Support—Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
- Parental & Family Support—Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave paid caregiver leave adoption assistance and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these supports.
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What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
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05/17/2026
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