Case Manager (CM) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital in Temple, TX is seeking a Case Manager (PRN) to coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, discharge planning, and patient progress within an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

This role requires licensure as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or related therapy field, with CCM/ACM/RN-BC/ARN certifications preferred. Minimum 2 years in case management or social work in inpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certifications: CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in social work or case management in inpatient setting preferred; acute rehab hospital experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plan and discharge planning within inpatient rehab setting.
• Serve as liaison among patients, caregivers, and healthcare team to ensure timely care transitions.
• Document patient care activities in IPoC per CMS guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor goals and outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

RN/Licensed Social Worker/Respiratory Therapist/Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your experience matters! At Temple Rehabilitation Hospital, 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.

Title: Case Manager

Job Type: PRN

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 23621 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop in Temple, Texas. It's designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently.

• Specialized Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and other neurological or complex conditions.
• Intensive Therapy Model: Patients receive at least three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Offers modern therapy equipment and private rooms to support a comfortable and focused recovery environment.

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

The Licensed Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care plan, discharge planning, and patient progress communication within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role serves as a liaison among patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care transitions.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Temple, TX, 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

"Temple Rehabilitation Hospital" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. "Temple Rehabilitation Hospital" 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.