Case Manager

Encompass Health Corporation; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSAs/HSA

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Texas is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, serving as a vital link between exceptional care and meaningful outcomes.

You'll lead interdisciplinary care planning, manage resources, and ensure timely discharge planning while adhering to regulations and company policies; a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with BSN preferred; diploma acceptable in some states.
• Bachelor's degree and graduate degree preferred.
• 2 years of rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.
• Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.
• Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications.
• Complete casemanagement addendums and all required documentation.

Job description

Case Manager Career Opportunity

Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager

Are you ready for a Case Management role that brings your career closer to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager goes beyond just a job; it positions you as a vital link between exceptional care and the transformative impact on each patient's journey. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care in the nation, this opportunity allows you to leverage your clinical expertise while contributing to the well-being of individuals in your community. Manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This is more than a career move; it's a chance to shape a future where care and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the \"World's Most Admired Companies\" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.


• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.


• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuous education.


• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.


• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.


• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworkthey do!

Become the Case Manager you always wanted to be

• Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.


• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.


• Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience.


• Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.


• Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications.


• Complete casemanagement addendums and all required documentation.


• Maintain knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations.


• Review/analyze casemanagement reports, including Key Care Indicators, and plan appropriate actions.


• Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.


• Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.


• Meet with patient/family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24hrs of admission.


• Perform assessment of goals and complete casemanagement addendum within 48 hours of admission.


• Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and CaseManager role; establish communication plan.


• Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.


• Assist patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues.


• Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.


• Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post discharges providers/physician


• Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record


• Participate in utilization review process: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.


• Participate in casemanagement on-callschedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Licenseor Certification:

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  • Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practiceofhis/herdiscipline(forexample,RN,SW,OT,PT,ST,andRehabilitation Counseling).
  
  
  • Iflicensureisrequiredforone'sdisciplinewithinthestate,individualmustholdan active license.
  
  
  • MustmeeteligibilityrequirementsforCCM®orACM™certificationuponentryintothis position OR within two years of entry into the position.
  
  
  • CCM®orACM™certificationrequiredORmustbeobtainedwithintwoyearsofbeing placed in the Case Manager II position.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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  • For Nursing, must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN licensure with BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable only in those states whose minimum requirementforlicensureorcertificationisadiplomaratherthan a associate degree.
  
  
  • For all other eligible licensed or certified healthcare professionals, must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree and graduate degree is preferred.
  
  
  • 2yearsofrehabilitationexperience preferred.
  
  
  
  

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!