Case Manager (CM)

Lifepoint Health®; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Case Manager (CM) for inpatient rehabilitation in Escondido, CA. This full-time role offers a wage scale of $79,040–$110,676.80 per year and emphasizes collaboration, care coordination, and patient-focused discharge planning.

Qualifications include licensure as RN, Social Worker, or various rehab therapy fields, with CMS IPoC adherence and strong communication skills. Acute rehab experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Licensure required as RN, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certifications: Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in social work or case management in an inpatient setting; acute rehab experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Effective English communication; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete departmental orientation and annual competencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop solutions.
• Document patient care activities per CMS IPoC guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress with caregivers.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor goals and outcomes.
• Review Case Mix Group (CMG) and identify comorbid conditions with HIM team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Oral & written communication

MS Office

Education

RN license

Social Worker license

Respiratory Therapist license

Physical Therapist license

Occupational Therapist license

Speech-Language Pathologist license

Job description

Case Manager (CM) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full-time

Wage scale: $79,040 - $110,676.80 per year

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your Experience Matters

At Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Case Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. 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

• 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.
• Additional Information
• Strong communication and coordination skills required.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with medical and non-medical staff.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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

Qualifications And Requirements

Education & License: Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.

Certifications: Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN).

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly preferred.

Skills: Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

About Us

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is 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.