Lead Case Manager, Rehabilitation Licensed (CM)

Job Title

Lead Case Manager, Licensed- FT

Job Description

RNs are encouraged to apply. Your experience matters. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager of Rehabilitation joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City Hospital provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How You'll Contribute

• The Licensed Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care plan, discharge planning, and patient progress communication within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role serves as a liaison among patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care transitions. Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions.
• Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes.
• Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
• Strong communication and coordination skills required.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with medical and non-medical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education & License: Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist. Qualified Registered Nurse (RN) candidates will be strongly considered.

Certifications: Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN).

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly preferred.

Skills: Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

More About

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is a 36-bed rehabilitation hospital located in the southern part of Oklahoma City at 7900 Mid America Blvd. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the few rehabilitation providers in Oklahoma accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF accreditation ensures Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital's commitment to enhance performance, manage risk and continuously improving our community. Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality accredited hospital.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 345611
• Job Category Social Services & Case Management
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 7900 Mid America Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73135, US
• FTE 1.0 - 80 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category Case Management
• Position Type Primary
• Facility Name Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South