Case Manager – Rehabilitation & Patient Care Leader

Encompass Health; Princeton (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Case Manager to serve as a vital link between exceptional care and patients' journeys. You will coordinate admission to post-discharge care, work with an interdisciplinary team, and guide treatment plans to meet patient needs and payor requirements.

You will manage the discharge process, monitor patient experience, and contribute to continuous improvement. This role emphasizes regulatory knowledge, documentation accuracy, and proactive communication with patients

Qualifications

• Must be able to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice.
• CCM® or ACM certification required or obtained within two years of entry.
• Minimum nursing or allied health degree; rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans.
• Coordinate tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.
• Participate in planning for and execution of patient discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience, including quality, timeliness, and payor considerations.
• Review case management reports and plan appropriate actions.
• Attend meetings and assist with coordination of treatment plan modifications.
• Educate patient and family on rehabilitation and case manager role; establish a communication plan.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Regulatory knowledge

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

RN license with BSN preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Case Manager to serve as a vital link between exceptional care and patients' journeys. You will coordinate admission to post-discharge care, work with an interdisciplinary team, and guide treatment plans to meet patient needs and payor requirements.

You will manage the discharge process, monitor patient experience, and contribute to continuous improvement. This role emphasizes regulatory knowledge, documentation accuracy, and proactive communication with patients