Case Manager – Critical Care Discharge Planning (RN/RT)

Select Medical; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong orientation program

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

Comprehensive medical/Rx and dental

Company-matching 401(k)

Team of 44,000+ employees

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Akron is seeking a full-time Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning, utilization reviews, and social work services for post-ICU patients. The role reports to the Director of Case Management and requires licensure in a clinical discipline or social work per state guidelines.

Prior discharge planning in hospital settings is preferred. Responsibilities include developing patient-specific discharge plans, coordinating with payors for reimbursement, and leading

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a clinical discipline (RN/LPN/LVN or RT) or licensed social worker per state guidelines.
• Inpatient hospital experience in critical/acute care settings (ICU/step-down/vent).
• Care management and discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements patient-specific discharge plans.
• Performs verification of utilization criteria reviews.
• Coordinate with payors to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Ensure UR compliance with Quality Management and licensure requirements.
• Maintain fiscal responsibilities and maximize insurance benefit coverage.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary team meetings with physicians, nurses, RTs and rehab therapists.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Utilization reviews

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medical record documentation

Education

RN/LPN/LVN or RT license or Social Work license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Akron is seeking a full-time Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning, utilization reviews, and social work services for post-ICU patients. The role reports to the Director of Case Management and requires licensure in a clinical discipline or social work per state guidelines.

Prior discharge planning in hospital settings is preferred. Responsibilities include developing patient-specific discharge plans, coordinating with payors for reimbursement, and leading