Rehab Case Manager: Coordinate Care & Discharge Plans

Encompass Health Corporation; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

FSAs / HSAs

Team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasure Coast in Florida is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge within an interdisciplinary team. You will manage resources, facilitate discharge planning, and ensure timely, quality care aligned with payor requirements.

Applicants should possess a nursing, social work, or rehabilitation background with licensure and be prepared to pursue CCM or ACM certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of his/her discipline (RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, etc).
• Must hold an active license if licensure is required for the discipline in the state.
• CCM® or ACM™ certification required or must be obtained within two years of entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to establish discharge plans and contingencies.
• Participate in planning and execution of the discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience, including quality, timeliness, and payor expectations.
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Complete case management addendums and documentation on file.
• Maintain compliance with regulations, policies, and department operations.
• Review case management reports and act on identified trends.
• Attend ACT meetings to identify trends and reduce transfers.
• Engage with patients and families within 24 hours of admission and plan within 48 hours.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Utilization review software

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasure Coast in Florida is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge within an interdisciplinary team. You will manage resources, facilitate discharge planning, and ensure timely, quality care aligned with payor requirements.

Applicants should possess a nursing, social work, or rehabilitation background with licensure and be prepared to pursue CCM or ACM certification within two years.