Inpatient Rehab Case Manager

Lifepoint Health®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Kindred Houston Medical Center seeks a Case Manager (CM) to coordinate care, assess patient needs, and plan discharge in a multidisciplinary, CMS-guided environment. You’ll support patients and families through complex care pathways and work within an acute rehab unit.

The CM role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and therapy teams, documentation in Meditech, and ensuring efficient resource utilization for quality outcomes and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Requires effective oral and written communication in English.
• Minimum 2 years of social work or case management in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care management and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy and other departments to optimize resource use.
• Document per CMS guidelines and ensure payer communications are recorded in the system.
• Lead or participate in care conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

RN or social work or allied health licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Kindred Houston Medical Center seeks a Case Manager (CM) to coordinate care, assess patient needs, and plan discharge in a multidisciplinary, CMS-guided environment. You’ll support patients and families through complex care pathways and work within an acute rehab unit.

The CM role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and therapy teams, documentation in Meditech, and ensuring efficient resource utilization for quality outcomes and cost effectiveness.