Case Manager

Job Title

This is a full-time, day shift position working M-F.

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Ideal Candidate

Case management experience

IRF/acute rehab experience

MA license required (RN, PT, OT, SLP, RT or LCSW/LICSW)

Summary

Responsible for completing intake interviews; determining need for medical and psycho-social evaluations; reviewing therapist and physician evaluations, care objectives, and plans; coordinating services being provided; advocating for needed services and entitlements.

Essential Functions

• Discusses assessment findings and patient status with physician and/or treatment team to maximize outcomes.
• Assist in discharge planning as required
• Communicating effectively and efficiently internally and externally.
• Coordinates discharge and after care services with guidance from the clinical team
• Assists others and supports the team.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow through with requests, sharing of critical information, and getting back to individuals in a timely manner.
• Initiate a complete assessment, to gather and/or verify relevant baseline data, identify their understanding and expectations of their stay, and identify any potential issues/barriers to arranging post inpatient care.
• Proactively work with patient, caregiver, and the interdisciplinary team, including community providers of medical services, as appropriate, to develop a realistic and timely plan for post inpatient care.
• Identify and coordinate appropriate resources post discharge for patients requiring homecare, outpatient, or placement in an alternate level of care.
• Perform ongoing evaluation for appropriateness for the facility's level of care by applying knowledge of level of care criteria with active collaboration with patients insurance payer.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations as well as other credentialing bodies, including but not limited to, Joint Commission and CARF, regarding the case management process.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

RN, PT, OT, SLP, RT or LCSW/LICSW required

Experience

Case management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong customer and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of community service resources.

Proficient User in Microsoft Office Applications.

Strong commitment to clinical excellence.

Strong problem solving skills and team oriented behavior.

Strong patient/customer service skills.

Ability to verbally calm patients.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$69410.02 - $84,656.00/Annual

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