Director of Case Management

Job Description

Are you an experienced Case Management leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving patient outcomes, and making a meaningful impact in an acute care hospital environment?

We are partnering with an established, nationally recognized healthcare organization to identify a Director of Case Management for a 130-bed community hospital in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys collaborating with clinical and executive leadership, improving operational performance, and ensuring patients receive exceptional care throughout their hospital stay and transition home.

The Opportunity

The Director of Case Management will oversee daily department operations, leading a team of approximately 13 professionals, including RN Case Managers, Social Workers, and case management support staff.

This leader will work closely with hospital executive leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination, discharge planning, clinical resource utilization, and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of hospital Case Management operations.
• Oversee staffing, productivity, employee development, and departmental performance.
• Ensure effective discharge planning, care coordination, and utilization management processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, social workers, and hospital administration.
• Monitor departmental metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and quality standards.
• Develop a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Active RN or LCSW license; RN strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care hospital Case Management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Case Management leadership experience in an acute care hospital — required.
• Recent, hands-on hospital Case Management experience.
• Strong understanding of discharge planning, utilization management, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Experience within a large hospital system is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary depending on experience.
• 17.5% annual bonus opportunity.
• Potential sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule: Primarily weekday daytime hours, with occasional extended days or on-call responsibilities.

If you’re a Case Management leader who is ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career, I would welcome the opportunity to connect!

Confidential inquiries are welcome.