Case Manager

Ernest Health; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with incentives

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Casper, Wyoming seeks a Case Manager to join our devoted patient-care team. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor care plans for assigned patients.

The role focuses on discharge planning, coordinating services, and ensuring safe transitions with strong attention to cost awareness and patient advocacy. Current licensure and at least one year of relevant experience in acute care are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking: evaluating strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Ability to build pro-active relationships with internal team, payers, physicians, and community services.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for assigned patients.
• Monitors progress and ensures patient improvement through assessments and records.
• Identifies and resolves barriers to effective patient care.
• Actively involved in discharge planning.
• Integrates hospital mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

Current clinical licensure

One year relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 16 years, has earned The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Certification in Hip Rehabilitation, and ranked in Newsweek’s top Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the US. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Wyoming and neighboring states. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Why Casper, Wyoming?

Nestled in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a dynamic city surrounded by outdoor beauty and rich Western culture. Explore scenic landmarks like Casper Mountain, the North Platte River, and Fremont Canyon, perfect for hiking, fishing, and adventure. Enjoy a vibrant local scene with top-notch museums, craft breweries, unique dining, and a growing arts and music community— all in one welcoming place.

We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Required Skills:

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.