Discharge Planner - Per Diem

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 29,520 - 42,435; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital North is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate health care decisions, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients with complex rehabilitation needs. The role focuses on ensuring effective treatment plans, cost-conscious care, and timely discharge planning across the continuum of care.

The Case Manager will assess psychosocial needs and implement discharge planning, with responsibilities spanning clinical interventions, care planning, fiscal management,

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health care decisions to assure plan effectiveness and discharge planning.
• Manage care planning and coordination across the continuum.
• Oversee payer/referral management and fiscal aspects of care.

Skills

Case Management

Discharge Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in health or human services

Job description

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital North

Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Case Manager

Schedule: Per Diem – Week day & weekend shifts

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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.