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Healthbridge Staffing is seeking a Regional Case Manager for the Midwest Region (TN/KY) with travel up to 50%. The role partners with SNFs, hospitals, and managed care to optimize transitions, reimbursement, and outcomes.
Ideal candidates have 3+ years in skilled nursing or post-acute care, with RN/LPN/LSW/PT/OT/ST licensure and MDS certification preferred. You will support facilities across multiple locations and drive care coordination initiatives.
Location: Midwest Region (Regional Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes, streamlining transitions of care, and supporting skilled nursing facilities through clinical expertise and collaboration? We are seeking an experienced Regional Case Manager to support multiple skilled nursing facilities throughout the Midwest Region (TN/KY).
In this dynamic regional role, you'll partner with facility leadership, hospital systems, managed care organizations, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions, optimize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and improve clinical outcomes across multiple locations.
The Regional Case Manager serves as a clinical resource for assigned skilled nursing facilities by providing guidance on admissions, care coordination, managed care processes, discharge planning, and census development. This role works closely with facility leadership to improve operational performance while ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care.
Provide regional case management support for multiple skilled nursing facilities throughout the Midwest Region.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring seamless transitions of care.
Review clinical referrals to ensure appropriate placement and alignment with facility capabilities.
Support facilities in reducing avoidable hospital readmissions and improving resident outcomes.
Assist with complex discharge planning and care coordination initiatives.
Partner with hospitals, physicians, managed care organizations, and insurance providers to facilitate timely admissions and authorizations.
Review clinical documentation to support medical necessity and reimbursement.
Assist facilities with payer communications, authorization processes, and insurance requirements.
Monitor Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care trends while identifying opportunities to improve reimbursement and operational performance.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital partners, referral sources, and community healthcare providers.
Support census growth initiatives by improving referral conversion and admission processes.
Assist facility leadership with case management best practices and regulatory compliance.
Travel throughout the Midwest Region to provide onsite support, education, and operational guidance.
Collaborate with regional leadership on strategic initiatives designed to improve quality outcomes and operational success.
Current RN, LPN, LSW, PT, OT, or ST license preferred.
MDS certification and/or post-acute case management experience strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, hospital discharge planning, care coordination, or case management.
Strong understanding of:
Medicare & Medicaid
Managed Care
Insurance Authorizations
Care Transitions
Discharge Planning
Skilled Nursing Operations
Clinical Documentation
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze clinical information and make sound recommendations.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office.
Willingness to travel up to 50% throughout the Midwest Region.
You’ll become part of a collaborative organization dedicated to improving resident care while supporting our skilled nursing communities through innovation, clinical excellence, and teamwork.
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Daily Pay Program
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Wellness Program
Mileage Reimbursement for Regional Travel
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Leadership Development Opportunities
Comprehensive Onboarding Program
Supportive Regional Leadership Team
This position offers the opportunity to improve patient outcomes, strengthen hospital partnerships, enhance care coordination, and support operational excellence across multiple skilled nursing facilities throughout the Midwest.
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, skills, education, and overall background and may vary outside of the posted range.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We proudly support veterans, active‑dut‑y military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.