Location: Mission Hills, CA

Start Date: 11-24-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 42.5 hrs per week

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate safe, timely discharges by arranging DME, SNF placement, and ambulance transport when needed
• Assess patients for appropriate level of care using InterQual criteria and collaborate with the care team to develop treatment plans
• Lead family meetings and communicate discharge plans clearly to patients, families, and community partners
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic and other computerized systems to meet regulatory and facility standards
• Apply CMS/DRG knowledge to support appropriate utilization and documentation
• Manage complex patients including those with substance use, mental health crises, or housing instability, connecting them with community resources

Qualifications

• California state license required (pending license accepted but must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years acute care hospital case management experience performing care coordination and discharge planning
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers may be screened (first-timers accepted)
• Proficient with Epic and computerized documentation
• Familiarity with InterQual criteria, CMS/DRG rules, and arranging post-acute services (DME, SNF, ambulance)
• Willingness to work weekend rotation and meet department scheduling needs
• Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Certifications preferred (listed as a bonus, not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Acute care hospital case management and discharge planning
• Care coordination across disciplines and community partners
• InterQual utilization criteria and regulatory CMS/DRG concepts
• Epic electronic health record and computerized documentation
• Arranging durable medical equipment, SNF placement, and medical transport
• Experience with HMOs, IPAs, and working within payer processes
• Working with patients affected by substance use, homelessness, and mental health crises
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and prompt direct deposit
• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement for work-related expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you credentialed
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Mission Hills, CA

This travel assignment places you in Mission Hills, California — a convenient home base for exploring local parks and neighborhood trails, sampling diverse restaurants, and enjoying nearby cultural attractions. Use your weekends for short trips: discover regional museums, stroll charming downtown areas, or take day trips to nearby beaches or mountain trails for a breath of fresh California air.

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