Care Transition Coordinator
Company: BrightSpring Health Services
Location: Savannah
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The Care Transition
Coordinator (CTC) plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless
transitions for patients from healthcare facilities to home health
or hospice care. This position is responsible for evaluating
patient eligibility, coordinating care plans, and ensuring all
services—including ancillary needs such as DME and infusion—are
arranged in alignment with agency protocols and patient needs. The
CTC serves as a liaison between the agency, referral sources, and
healthcare providers, ensuring timely communication, documentation,
and patient education. By executing strategic outreach plans and
managing sales-related administrative functions, the CTC supports
market growth, maintains compliance with financial stewardship, and
enhances patient satisfaction through personalized, informed care
transitions. • Current and active licensure in the state of
practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), Social Worker (SW), or Physical Therapist (PT) is required.
• Respiratory Therapist (RT) certification and/or completion of a
technical clinical program demonstrating strong clinical knowledge
is preferred. Office Location: Savannah, GA Coverage area: Savannah
Schedule: Full-Time Responsibilities • Achieve monthly personal
production goals and Medicare-certified (MC) admission targets for
assigned locations. Manage sales and marketing expenses to ensure
financial stewardship and return on investment. • Implement weekly,
monthly, and quarterly strategies to increase market share within
assigned facilities. • Evaluate patients and physician orders for
home care eligibility in accordance with Right of Choice
guidelines. • Conduct face-to-face patient transitions to provide
agency education and identify the primary care physician
responsible for the plan of care. • Present identified patient
needs to the Executive Director to obtain branch approval and
acceptance. Complete Care Transition Coordinator (CTC) encounter
documentation in Home Care Home Base. • Upon patient acceptance,
coordinate transfer orders and ancillary services (e.g., DME,
infusion). Educate patients on home care or hospice orders and
related services received from the referral source. • Ensure all
patient needs identified by the referral source are documented and
addressed by the agency upon acceptance. • Collaborate with the
Executive Director and Clinical Director to promote growth by
aligning team efforts with the needs and expectations of referral
sources and patients. • Perform sales administration duties
including BOA expense entry, adherence to BOA policies and
procedures, payroll timesheet submission, participation in weekly
3LS meetings, submission of PTO requests, and attendance at
required sales calls and company-provided in-services. Maintain
timely communication via phone and email. • Educate patients on the
importance of post-discharge physician appointments, obtaining
necessary prescriptions prior to discharge, and understanding
medication regimens, pharmacy use, and delivery methods. • Act as
liaison between the agency and healthcare providers for newly
referred patients and existing patients transferred to hospitals
from home health services. • Notify discharge planning of active
patients transferred from home health to a facility. Coordinate
resumption of care with patients prior to discharge when applicable
orders are obtained. • Provide follow-up feedback to the case
management team on readmission status and non-admitdecisions based
on agency-provided information. • Maintain patient confidentiality
in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies. •
Demonstrate knowledge of agency services, competitive advantages,
specialty programs, and Medicare guidelines. Educate medical
professionals using appropriate tools and literature.
Qualifications • Required: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in
home health or hospital-based case management. • Preferred: One (1)
to three (3) years of experience in medical marketing or healthcare
business development. • Current and active licensure in the state
of practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), Social Worker (SW), or Physical Therapist (PT) is required.
• Respiratory Therapist (RT) certification and/or completion of a
technical clinical program demonstrating strong clinical knowledge
is preferred. • Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable
transportation, and current auto insurance. • Demonstrated
understanding of home health eligibility criteria and
Medicare/insurance coverage guidelines is required.
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