Case Manager Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Casper, Wyoming seeks a Case Manager to join a team of patient caregivers on a per diem basis.

You will work with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning, while maintaining high standards of quality and confidentiality. The role emphasizes understanding treatment costs, community resources, and effective communication to support patients and families

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year of recent relevant experience; acute care setting preferred.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions.
• Utilizes leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain proactive relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients.
• Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records.
• Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.
• Actively involved in discharge planning process.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

Clinical licensure

1 year experience

Acute care

Critical thinking

Leadership

Community resources

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Discharge planning

Data entry

Job description

Case Manager - Per Diem - Casper, Wyoming

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 16 years, has earned The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Certification in Hip Rehabilitation, and ranked in Newsweek’s top Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the US. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Wyoming and neighboring states. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Why Casper, Wyoming?

Nestled in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a dynamic city surrounded by outdoor beauty and rich Western culture. Explore scenic landmarks like Casper Mountain, the North Platte River, and Fremont Canyon, perfect for hiking, fishing, and adventure. Enjoy a vibrant local scene with top-notch museums, craft breweries, unique dining, and a growing arts and music community—all in one welcoming place.

We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.