Case Manager/Discharge Planner- PRN

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401k eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A health care provider is looking for a Case Manager responsible for coordinating health care decisions to ensure treatment plans improve quality and outcomes. This role involves assessing patient psychosocial needs for effective discharge planning. Candidates should have current licensure or a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree. Previous experience in case management and CCM certification is preferred. This position offers a per diem schedule with an hourly compensation of $40.00.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure per state guidelines in clinical or related discipline.
• Previous experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred.
• CCM Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health care decisions using a systematic approach.
• Assess psychosocial needs of patients for discharge planning.
• Ensure treatment plans improve quality and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Interventions

Care Planning Management

Fiscal Management

Payer Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Health or Human Services

Job description

Position Information

Hospital: Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (partner with Select Medical)
Location: Hummelstown, PA
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $40.00 per hour.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Job Summary

The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost‑effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital‑based services meeting patient‑related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans. The Case Manager assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and provides intervention as part of the discharge planning process.

Primary Job Functions

• Clinical Interventions/Discharge Planning
• Care Planning Management
• Fiscal Management
• Payer/Referral Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Licensure per state guidelines in clinical or related discipline OR a Bachelor's or Master's in a health or human services discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred.
• CCM Certification Preferred.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*