Director - Case Management

Interim Director of Case Management – Acute Care Hospital in Cullman, Alabama

Lead meaningful operational improvement in this Interim Director of Case Management healthcare leadership opportunity at an acute care hospital in Cullman, Alabama. This on-site role is ideal for an experienced case management director or Registered Nurse leader who can strengthen utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination, and patient flow during an important period of growth and transition.

Cullman offers the appeal of a welcoming North Alabama community with access to scenic outdoor recreation, regional amenities, and convenient connections to larger metropolitan areas. Join a collaborative hospital environment where your leadership can directly improve care transitions, utilization review, and the patient experience.

Case Management Leadership Job Details

• Position: Interim Director of Case Management
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
• Location: On-site in Cullman, Alabama
• Assignment: 13-week interim leadership assignment, with potential for continuation based on organizational needs
• Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday through Friday, with leadership flexibility as needed
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,370–$4,000
• Department Scope: Case Management, Utilization Review, discharge planning, patient throughput, and related care coordination functions

Interim Director of Case Management Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with authorization to practice in Alabama
• BSN required; MSN or another relevant advanced degree preferred
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in acute care hospital case management, utilization review, discharge planning, or a closely related function
• Prior experience as a Director, Interim Director, manager, or comparable case management leader strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of utilization management, medical necessity review, discharge planning, care coordination, and patient throughput
• Experience applying InterQual criteria and managing inpatient versus observation status
• Working knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory expectations, and physician advisor escalation processes
• Experience leading teams through staffing challenges, operational transitions, or healthcare process improvement initiatives
• Excellent physician relations, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and executive leadership skills
• Experience with Cerner is preferred

Case Management Director Responsibilities

• Provide interim oversight of Case Management, Utilization Review, discharge planning, and related patient throughput activities
• Stabilize daily department operations and promote consistent communication, accountability, and team engagement
• Assess staffing coverage, workflows, workload distribution, and immediate operational priorities
• Coordinate on-site and remote utilization review coverage, including Emergency Department observation-related responsibilities
• Support staff scheduling, assignments, onboarding, performance expectations, and professional development
• Oversee medical necessity review and appropriate inpatient and observation status management using InterQual criteria
• Strengthen physician communication, escalation procedures, and collaboration with physician advisors and medical staff
• Monitor extended observation stays, avoidable delays, length of stay, and barriers to discharge
• Partner with hospitalists, nursing leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and timely transitions of care
• Evaluate case management assignments, geographic coverage, daily huddles, and workload distribution
• Coordinate complex discharge needs, including placement challenges, guardianship matters, behavioral health concerns, and social service needs
• Collaborate on operational assessments and identify opportunities to improve utilization review and case management integration
• Establish meaningful productivity and performance measures for the department
• Provide regular updates to hospital leadership regarding staffing, operational risks, progress, and improvement priorities
• Develop recommendations for a sustainable long-term staffing, workflow, and leadership model

Apply now to lead case management operations and improve patient care coordination at an acute care hospital in Cullman, Alabama.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.