Case Manager

This full-time, M-F on the day shift position.
*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
- SNF 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.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
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.

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%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.