Patient Care Manager, RN Team Lead
Company: Optum
Location: Denton
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with DFW Home Health, a part of LHC Group,
a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses,
we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our
team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their
families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for
your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. As the Home Health Patient Care
Manager, you are responsible for the overall supervision and
coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an
interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high
quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in
accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all
applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Primary
Responsibilities: - Provides clinical services within the scope of
practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of
nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination
with other members of the health care team - Receives referrals,
ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders,
and plot start of care visits - Coordinates determination of
patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing
insurance approvals - Ensures patient needs are continually
assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs,
appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria,
and is in accordance with physician orders - Reviews assessments
and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults
clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate - Ability to
function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed,
color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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: -
Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice - Current
driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public transportation - RN licensure must have no
restrictions Preferred Qualifications: - Current CPR certification
or ability to complete within 90 days of hire - Home care
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 salary for this
role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. LHCJobs 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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