Case Manager (CM)

Lifepoint Health Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital in Dallas is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes accurate IPoC documentation, CMS-aligned workflows, and ongoing communication with families and caregivers.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and requires licensure as a healthcare professional with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as RN, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in social work or case management in inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans and IPoCs per CMS guidelines.
• Identify barriers to discharge and develop solutions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document care activities within workflow timelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge plans.
• Lead weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor goals.
• Review CMG and communicate findings to HIM team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Social Work licensure (optional)

Rehabilitation/Case Management certification (preferred)

Job description

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Methodist Health System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Managerjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

ACase Managerwho excels in this role:

• Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions.
• Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes.
• Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should hold a licensure as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. Additional requirements include:

• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required

More about Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospitalis a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital offering exceptional care to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023.

EEOC Statement

"Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital i s committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.