Amedisys, Inc.

The role involves telephonically assessing physical, environmental, and emotional factors to determine hospice needs, utilizing the EHR and plan of care to provide recommendations and patient/caregiver education. Responsibilities also include collaborating with external agencies, facilitating equipment delivery, assigning field staff visits, and submitting accurate, real-time documentation.

The coordinator meets with care center leadership to assess and develop individualized patient bereavement care plans based on community, patient, and family needs, including conducting post-death risk assessments. This role directs bereavement care plans, provides support and outreach to the grieving community, and collaborates on reviewing program metrics and outcomes with leadership.