Case Manager

Ernest Health, Inc.; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Medical Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnstown, Colorado is seeking a Case Manager to join our inpatient team. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop and advance care plans for patients, monitor progress, and address barriers to outcomes.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, collaboration, and understanding treatment costs and resources to support patients and families in recovery.

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required; acute care setting preferred.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

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.
• Actively involved in discharge planning process.

Skills

Experience: 1 year

Acute care exposure

Education

Clinical licensure (state)

Job description

Case Manager - Full Time - Johnstown, Colorado

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art inpatient facility providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. Our expert team is passionate about restoring independence and improving quality of life through compassionate, high-quality care.

Located in Johnstown, Colorado, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful small-town living with easy access to the vibrant cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Denver. Nestled near the base of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing.

Set in beautiful Northern Colorado, our location offers over 300 days of sunshine, breathtaking mountain views, and endless outdoor adventures—from hiking and kayaking to skiing at top resorts. Centrally located in Johnstown, our hospital is minutes from Fort Collins’ lively college-town vibe, Loveland’s art scene and sculpture parks, and Greeley’s cultural festivals. Enjoy a safe, family-friendly environment with access to major city amenities in Denver just 45 minutes away. It’s a setting that fosters both professional growth and personal well-being.

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.

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.

Minimum Salary: USD $66,560.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $80,038.00/Yr.