Case Manager

Encompass Health Corporation; Old Point Station (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

HSAs

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in the United States is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, working with an interdisciplinary team to plan treatment and discharge strategies.

This role emphasizes regulatory knowledge, CCM/ACM credentials, and educating patients and families about rehabilitation goals while ensuring compliance with standards across locations.

Qualifications

• CCM/ACM certification required or must be obtained within 2 years
• Active license as required by state
• Minimum nursing or related healthcare degree, BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge.
• Lead interdisciplinary plan-of-care discussions.
• Develop tentative discharge plans and contingency plans.
• Monitor patient experience and quality indicators.
• Complete documentation and addendums timely.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Regulatory knowledge

Patient education

Education

Nurse or licensed professional

CCM/ACM certification within 2 yrs

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 withinterdisciplinaryteam,guidingtreatmentplansbasedonpatientneedsand preferences.
• Coordinatewithinterdisciplinaryteamtoestablishtentativedischargeplanandcontingency plans.
• Participateinplanningforandtheexecutionofpatientdischarge experience.
• Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.
• Facilitateteamconferencesweeklyandcoordinatealltreatmentplan modifications.
• Completecasemanagementaddendumsandallrequired documentation.
• Maintainknowledgeofregulations/standards,companypolicies/procedures,anddepartment operations.
• Review/analyzecasemanagementreports,includingKeyCareIndicators,andplanappropriate actions.
• Understandcommercialcontractlevels,exclusions,payorrequirements,andrecertification needs.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.
• Meetwithpatient/familyperPatientArrivalandInitialVisitStandardwithin24hrs.of admission.
• Performassessmentofgoalsandcompletecasemanagementaddendumwithin48hoursof admission.
• Educatepatient/familyonrehabilitationandCaseManagerrole;establishcommunication plan.
• Scheduleandfacilitatefamilyconferencesas needed.
• Assistpatientwithtimelyprocuring/planningofresourcestoavoiddischargedelaysor issues.
• Monitorcompliancewithregulationsfororthoticsandprostheticsorderingand payment.
• Makeappropriate/timelyreferrals,includingdocumentationtopostdischarge providers/physician
• Ensureaccuracyofdischargeandpayor-relatedinformationinthepatient record
• Participateinutilizationreviewprocess:datacollection,trendreview,andresolution actions.
• Participateincasemanagementon-callscheduleas needed.

Qualifications

• Licenseor 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 requirementforlicensureorcertificationisadiplomaratherthan a associate d degree.
  • Forallothereligiblelicensedorcertifiedhealthcareprofessionals,mustpossessa minimum of a bachelor's degree and graduate degree is preferred.
  • 2yearsofrehabilitationexperience preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.