Weekend Case Manager

Encompass Health; Pleasant Gap (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Health savings accounts

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation care provider in Pleasant Gap, PA, is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to oversee patient care coordination. This role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment plans while monitoring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for rehabilitation. Join a growing team committed to quality care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, or Rehabilitation Counseling qualification.
• Active license required if licensure is necessary in the state.
• Two years of rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.
• Manage interdisciplinary team communications.
• Monitor patient experience and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Clinical expertise

Patient care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree for other health professionals

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Case Manager Career Opportunity

Join Encompass Health as a Case Manager and become a vital link between exceptional care and the transformative impact on each patient’s journey. As America’s leader in rehabilitation care, you will 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.

Recognized for Your Abilities as a Case Manager

Ready to bring your career closer to home and heart? Your role goes beyond a job; it’s an opportunity to shape a future where care and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.

A Glimpse into Our World

You’ll experience the difference the moment you join our team. Encompass Health is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader that prides itself on growth opportunities and a united team working for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

Starting Perks and Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Case Manager You Always Wanted to Be

• Work with an interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plans and contingency plans.
• Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experiences.
• Monitor patient experience: quality, timeliness, service appropriateness, payor expectations.
• Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications.
• Complete case management addendums and all required documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies, procedures, and department operations.
• Review/analyze case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, 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 within 24 hours of admission (Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard).
• Perform goal assessment and complete case management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and the Case Manager role; establish communication plans.
• Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.
• Assist patient with timely procurement and planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues.
• Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
• Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post‑discharge providers/physician.
• Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor‑related information in the patient record.
• Participate in utilization review: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
• Participate in the case management on‑call schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
  • Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of the discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
  • If licensure is required for the discipline within the state, the individual must hold an active license.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for CCM® or ACM certification upon entry or within two years of entry.
  • CCM® or ACM certification required or obtained within two years of placement in the Case Manager II position.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • For Nursing: minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing; RN licensure with BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable only where required by state law.
  • For other licensed or certified health care professionals: minimum of a bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.
  • Preferred: 2 years of rehabilitation experience.

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. As a trusted leader in post‑acute care, we have over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our culture, and we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.