Case Manager

Encompass Health Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is hiring a Case Manager in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role involves coordinating care from patient admission to discharge, working with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient experiences. Candidates must possess a nursing license and a degree, with CCM® or ACM™ certification required. The position offers a competitive PRN rate of $35 and comprehensive benefits including health plans, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed/certified to conduct assessments in own discipline.
• CCM® or ACM™ certification needed within two years of hire.
• 2+ years of rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review processes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Patient care coordination

Assessment within scope of practice

Understanding of regulations and standards

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or higher

Minimum Bachelor's Degree for other healthcare professionals

Job description

Case Manager Career Opportunity

Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager - Now hiring for a PRN opportunity - PRN rate $35

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.

Starting Perks and Benefits

• 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 withinterdisciplinaryteam,guidingtreatmentplansbasedonpatientneedsand preferences.
• Coordinatewithinterdisciplinaryteamtoestablishtentativedischargeplanandcontingency plans.
• Participateinplanningforandtheexecutionofpatientdischarge 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 KeyCareIndicators, 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.
• Performassessmentofgoalsandcompletecasemanagementaddendum within48hoursof 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 delaysor issues.
• Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
• Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to postdischarge 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 case management on-call schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
  • 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:
  • 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 requirementforlicensureorcertificationisadiplomaratherthanan a associate degree.
  • Forallothereligiblelicensedorcertifiedhealthcareprofessionals,mustpossessa minimum of a bachelor's degree and graduate degree is preferred.
  • 2yearsofrehabilitationexperience preferred.