202 Healthcare jobs in Carencro

Care Transition Navigator

70508 Lafayette, Louisiana VitalCaring

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The Care Transition Navigator plays a vital role in guiding patients through a safe, seamless, and well-informed transition from facility-based care to home health or hospice services. In this role, you’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with referral partners, work closely with discharge planners, and serve as a trusted advocate and resource for patients and families during one of the most important phases of their care journey.

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 65 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Drive Innovation. Deliver Impact - Join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to advancing patient care. As a key player in a forward-thinking healthcare organization, you’ll represent innovative solutions that truly make a difference for patients and families—today and into the future

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Compensation/Earning Potential: generous salary with unlimited commission potential

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Pharmacy Benefits
  • Virtual & Mental Health Support
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Prepaid Legal Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks

  • Paid Time Off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

As a Care Transition Navigator, you will:

  • Cultivate and nurture relationships with referral sources, patients and families
  • Collaborate closely with facility discharge planners to ensure timely and effective discharges
  • Interact directly with patients and families to ensure all post transition needs are addressed to ensure a safe and effective transition home
  • Facilitate thorough communication between care team members to enhance the transition home
  • Deliver exemplary care to patients along the care continuum
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to support a strong team culture, address challenges, promote accountability and drive continuous improvement
  • Utilize available tools and market knowledge to understand market dynamics and identify productive sources of growth
  • Consistently deliver on monthly individual performance goals

Skills for Success

  • Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care
  • Committed to delivering outstanding customer service in every interaction
  • Solution-driven, execution-oriented, and responds with urgency
  • Able to overcome obstacles and challenges and always respond with a sense of urgency
  • Enthusiastic about being accountable for delivering measurable results within agreed timelines

Experience to Deliver on our Mission

  • Active and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of practice
  • Previous experience in home health, hospice, or healthcare setting preferred
  • Strong communication and coordination skills across interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

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Care Specialist

70501 Lafayette, Louisiana

Posted 28 days ago

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Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Care Specialist is a key member of the team responsible for delivering chronic care management to high-complexity patients. The Care Specialist primarily works in patients' homes and communities (90% of the time) and engages in virtual care (10% of the time). This role involves direct outreach to patients, guiding them through the enrollment process, facilitating virtual appointments with providers, and ensuring that patients adhere to care plans. By building relationships, coordinating care, and providing education, the Care Specialist plays a critical role in promoting health, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and improving patient outcomes.

Skills Required:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant, etc.).
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • A valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation to travel within the assigned territory.
  • Experience in chronic care management or working with chronically ill/elderly patients.
  • Technologically proficient with basic computer skills (typing, using EMR systems).
  • Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and care coordination.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage patients and team members effectively.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and work independently in an unstructured environment.
  • Multi-lingual skills are a plus but not required.
  • Prior home care experience is beneficial.

Key Behaviors:

Adaptability & Resilience: 

  • Ability to thrive in unstructured environments and pivot as needed to meet patient needs. Demonstrates perseverance in challenging situations.

Self-Starter & Motivation: 

  • Proactively takes initiative in managing patient care and outreach. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems.

Empathy & Compassion: 

  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and understand their complex needs. Skilled in building rapport through motivational interviewing and other patient-centered communication techniques.

Accountability & Integrity: 

  • Demonstrates personal responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all activities.

Cultural Competence: 

  • Awareness of community dynamics and diversity, ensuring culturally sensitive and inclusive care.

Team Collaboration: 

  • Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient and organizational goals.

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: 

  • Strong critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, analyze data, and develop appropriate care strategies.

Communication Skills: 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of explaining complex medical information to patients in a clear and supportive manner.

Competencies:

Care Coordination: 

  • Ability to engage patients in a comprehensive care plan, facilitating communication between patients, providers, and family members to ensure timely, effective care.

Health Education: 

  • Effectively educates patients about their medical conditions, care plans, and available resources, ensuring that patients can make informed decisions.

Patient Engagement: 

  • Uses various strategies, including phone calls, home visits, and community outreach, to engage patients and ensure continuous participation in their care.

Time Management & Organization: 

  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills by managing patient caseloads, schedules, and documentation efficiently.

Technology Proficiency: 

  • Skilled in using electronic health records (EMR) systems and other digital tools to document patient information and communicate within the team.

Motivational Interviewing & Patient-Centered Care: 

  • Uses motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and empower patients to take ownership of their health decisions.

Data Management: 

  • Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient data, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with organizational standards.

Outcome-Oriented Approach: 

  • Focuses on achieving key health outcomes, such as improved care adherence, reduction in emergency room visits, and enhanced self-management.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.






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Care Specialist

70501 Lafayette, Louisiana

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CARE SPECIALIST

Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of others? If you possess a unique blend of skills and attributes, including critical thinking, resilience, and the ability to thrive in unstructured environments, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Care Specialist.

As a Care Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our organization, working in a dynamic and ever-changing field. Your responsibilities will extend beyond the ordinary, and we are looking for someone who possesses the tenacity, resilience, and perseverance to excel in challenging situations.

Your role will require you to be a self-starter, someone who not only understands the art of prioritization but is also keen to understand the "why" behind what we do. You'll engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and often with complex needs, so the ability to work with difficult people and always be willing to help is a must. You don't just say "no"; you ask "how" and seek the "why."

Your awareness of community and diversity will be vital in ensuring that you provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care. Organizational skills, responsiveness, and flexibility are key as you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

Your self-motivation and ability to pivot, serving as a change agent when necessary, will be highly valued. You have an outcome-oriented approach and are willing to learn, adapting to new challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.

Criticism doesn't deter you; you take it as a chance for self-improvement and growth. Self-awareness is your ally, and you thrive as an independent problem solver. Your passion for people is the driving force behind your commitment to delivering high-quality care.

If you possess these qualities and are ready to embrace a role that demands dedication, adaptability, and a deep desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to explore the possibilities of becoming a Care Specialist within our organization. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

Who is Upward Health

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our providers, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

What you will do.

The Care Specialist works in patient’s homes and community 90% of the time and virtually the other 10% to deliver chronic care management to high complexity patients. During initial outreach the Care Specialist informs patients about our services and helps them get enrolled.  Reaching out via phone is our top strategy for outreach and it’s important that the Care Specialist is comfortable and confident communicating by phone.  Field-based approaches are utilized as well, and the Care Specialist should be prepared to use whatever strategy is most effective.  Once the patient is enrolled, the Care Specialist will facilitate virtual visits from the patient’s home to our providers remotely to support our integrated care delivery model, focused on the following goals: Promote timely access to appropriate care; increase utilization of preventative care; reduce emergency room utilization and hospital readmissions; create and promote adherence to a care plan developed in coordination with the patient, primary care provider, and family/caregiver(s); increase patient’s ability for self-management and shared decision-making; provide medication reconciliation; connect patients to relevant community resources, with the goal of enhancing patient health and well-being, increasing patient satisfaction, and reducing health care costs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct direct outreach to patients via phone, in-person, mailings, and other strategies including cold calling and unscheduled door knocks. 
  • Enroll patients into Upward Health’s program and collect key data about patients during the enrollment process through continuous and on-going phone and in-person interactions. 
  • Meets patients in their home or in the community to conduct a needs assessment, including helping patients to set health goals.
  • Facilitate in-home provider appointments and coordinate care between patients and care team as needed. Ensuring that all of your assigned patients have an initial provider visit and follow up visits scheduled.
  • Support your patients in meeting their healthcare goals as it relates to Quality measures.
  • Work within an interdisciplinary team to support the team’s effort in meeting market and/or organizational goals. 
  • Obtain and record vital signs and other health information in electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis, treatment; and/or need for additional referrals in support of health and social needs.
  • Explain technical medical information to educate the patients.
  • Cultivate and support the primary care providers with timely communication, inquiry follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions-in-care and referral.
  • Builds rapport with Upward Health patients utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Conduct one-on-one extended in-person patient appointments.
  • Makes follow-up calls and home visits to patients per Upward Health policy.
  • Documents each patient encounter with accuracy and precision.
  • Prepares reports and documents as needed or requested.
  • Attends regular daily huddle, team meetings and participates in clinical rounds.
  • Other duties as needed. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong critical thinking skills for assessing patient needs and treatment goals.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in an unstructured environment.
  • Interpersonal savvy, demonstrated by the ability to interact with and influence people to establish trust and build strong relationships.
  • Familiar with concepts like Motivational interviewing, trauma informed care and care coordination.
  • Ability to complete unscheduled home visits, completed cold-calls and outreach.
  • Strong organization skills and ability to manage and maintain a personal schedule.
  • Proficient in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 
  • Ability to work independently within a field-based environment and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and motivational interviewing skills to engage with difficult patients and the ability to explain technical medical information. 
  • Proficient in the accurate and timely documentation of patient information in multiple electronic medical record (EMR) systems to ensure seamless continuity of care and data integrity. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant, or similar role
  • High school graduate or GED required.
  • A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within your assigned territory or other as needed to support the patient needs plan and training requirements.
  • Experience in Chronic Care Management model OR experience with chronically ill/elderly patients.
  • Long-time resident of the community with good knowledge of the resources of this community.
  • Ability to complete Upward Health’s initial training program and ongoing educational requirements as assigned, both virtually and in-person. 
  • Technologically savvy with basic computer skills, including ability to type.
  • Multi-lingual capabilities preferred, but not required.
  • Prior Home Care experience a plus

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. 








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OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lafayette, Louisiana

70595 Lafayette, Louisiana Vetted Health

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A facility with a level III NICU is seeking an OB/GYN for locum tenens coverage.
The facility is located in Lafayette, LA.
This position involves 24-hour shifts where hospitalists provide GYN coverage but are not required to perform circumcisions. Hospitalists are needed for first assist, with first assist support and backup available. The facility averages 269 total hospital deliveries per month, with OBHG hospitalists managing about 39 deliveries monthly, making up 14.5% of total deliveries. OBHG hospitalists also handle an average of 427 encounters and 431 procedures monthly, with 19.2% involving high-risk diagnoses. MFM support is available 24/7, and the facility includes 21 L&D beds, 31 Mother/Baby beds, and 31 NICU beds, frequently receiving maternal transfers. The hospital hosts Family Practice and OB/GYN residency programs (LSU students), and hospitalists will serve as faculty for these residents while participating in LA IHI/AIM Perinatal Improvement Committees.


Dates Needed:  Immediate, ongoing
Call Ratio/Schedule:  24 hr shifts
Case Load/PPD:  average hospital deliveries - 269
Shift Type:  24-Hour Call
Assignment Type:  Inpatient
Assignment Duration:  Locums
Call Required:  Yes
Board Certification Required:  Yes
Support Staff:  MFM available 24/7;  In house anesthesia
Government:  No
Reference ID:  ORD-194381-MD-LA

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Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

70595 Lafayette, Louisiana HCO Behavioral Health Services

Posted 8 days ago

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - LPC/LMFT/LCSW

Provide individual direct care to clients ranging from ages 6 to 99 years of age.

General Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct counseling services to clients and families - Psychotherapy, Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) and PSR services to clients.
  • Attends necessary training's and conferences to maintain licensure.
  • Provide crisis intervention sessions to clients if needed
  • Maintains accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to HCO's facility policy.
  • Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, members of the healthcare team, referral sources, service agencies and others.
  • Ensures high-quality services are being provided to all clients served
Job Qualifications:
  • Valid Louisiana clinical license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker: LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: LMFT
  • Excellent assertive communication skills.
  • A sound leader who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster cooperation across departmental lines and manage information, environmental and fiscal resources to accomplish goals.
  • Good writing and composition skills.
  • Able to organize and prioritize high volume workload.
  • Able to function with minimal supervision.
  • Therapeutic Intervention De-escalation Education required.
  • Ability to maintain overall good work attitude and interact cooperatively and professionally with other staff members.
  • Basic competency in age/disability/cultural diversity needs of patients served and ability to relate to patients in a manner sensitive to those needs.
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Mental Health Therapist (Louisiana)

70595 Lafayette, Louisiana SonderMind Careers

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SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding network.

As a SonderMind therapist, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact the lives of individuals seeking therapy while enjoying the flexibility and support of our innovative platform.

Our therapists are committed to delivering best-in-class care to all individuals by focusing on high-quality clinical outcomes - and finding new ways to use data to help people get better.

At SonderMind, we enable clinicians to thrive.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

  • Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
  • Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
  • Exclusive Insurance Payor Access: Only SonderMind provides complimentary credentialing for both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, including Humana and United Healthcare.
  • Clinical Autonomy : SonderMind values your clinical expertise and empowers you to make informed decisions about treatment approaches
  • Supportive Community: Access a network of like-minded therapists, dedicated support from our platform, and ongoing opportunities for collaboration and growth
  • Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows
  • Thoughtful client matching and dedicated coaches to grow your practice: We help you get paired with individuals who are ideal clinical matches so that you can control and personalize your caseload, and a dedicated coach to help you help your clients, no matter what your specialty, from pediatric to geriatric mental health, trauma, anxiety or addiction, we help you help others
  • Professional Development: SonderMind is committed to helping therapists grow professionally, offering ongoing training and resources to enhance skills
  • Absolutely no fees or membership charges : We don't charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge
Requirements:
  • Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
  • Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).


Pay: $70-$93 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with Sondermind therapists looking to share space.
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