Case Manager

Vibra Healthcare; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare in Fresno, CA, is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to coordinate clinically complex patient care across the rehabilitation continuum. You will ensure quality outcomes and a comprehensive discharge plan while coordinating services and resources for patients and their families.

The role requires active licensure as RN/OT/PT/Speech Therapist or Social Worker in California with BLS, and values candidates with rehab experience and CCM or related certifications for advancement

Qualifications

• License to practice as RN, OT, PT, Speech Therapist, or Licensed Social Worker in the state of employment required.
• BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinically complex patient care across a continuum to achieve quality clinical and cost outcomes.
• Negotiate, procure and coordinate services and resources needed by patients and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge to provide case management services to rehabilitation patients.

Skills

RN/OT/PT/SW license

BLS certification

Case management experience

CCM certification preferred

Rehab experience preferred

ACM/CRRN/CIRS preferred

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE!

We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team!

*Grow your career with Vibra*

Participants in the Clinical Career Ladder are eligible for pay increases after successful completion of the Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Level

Hospital Details

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Fresno, CA, is a 62 bed acute rehab hospital, providing rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. We help our patients regain their physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible to coordinate clinically complex patient’s care across a continuum; ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes, negotiating, procuring and coordinating appropriate services and resources needed by the patients, and at key points, intervening to address and resolve issues/concerns. Key in ensuring appropriate sequencing of treatment goals and implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide case management services to the patient population experiencing rehabilitation needs.

Required Skills:

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, or Licensed Social Worker in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum one (1) year of case management experience preferred.
• Previous Rehab experience preferred.
• CCM certification strongly preferred.
• ACM, CRRN or CIRS preferred.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Must be assertive and personable with the ability to balance the complex challenge of delivering quality, cost-appropriate, and service-oriented outcomes.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of case management and applicable standards of voluntary and regulatory agencies for review activities.
• Proficient in collecting and retrieving material from medical records.
• Knowledgeable in utilization review, medical terminology, appropriate levels of care, treatment, modalities, statues, and healthcare delivery models.
• Communication skills, both written and oral, must be outstanding and practiced with all internal and external business relationships.
• Interpersonal relationship abilities must be highly refined with negotiation and problem solving skills at a very high level.
• Must possess strong clinical assessment and process skills.
• Critical thinking skills must be demonstrated in all situations.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members.

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members.

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.

The Case Manager is responsible to coordinate clinically complex patient’s care across a continuum; ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes, negotiating, procuring and coordinating appropriate services and resources needed by the patients, and at key points, intervening to address and resolve issues/concerns. Key in ensuring appropriate sequencing of treatment goals and implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide case management services to the patient population experiencing rehabilitation needs.

Required Skills:

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, or Licensed Social Worker in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum one (1) year of case management experience preferred.
• Previous Rehab experience preferred.
• CCM certification strongly preferred.
• ACM, CRRN or CIRS preferred.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Must be assertive and personable with the ability to balance the complex challenge of delivering quality, cost-appropriate, and service-oriented outcomes.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of case management and applicable standards of voluntary and regulatory agencies for review activities.
• Proficient in collecting and retrieving material from medical records.
• Knowledgeable in utilization review, medical terminology, appropriate levels of care, treatment, modalities, statues, and healthcare delivery models.
• Communication skills, both written and oral, must be outstanding and practiced with all internal and external business relationships.
• Interpersonal relationship abilities must be highly refined with negotiation and problem solving skills at a very high level.
• Must possess strong clinical assessment and process skills.
• Critical thinking skills must be demonstrated in all situations.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.