Rehab Case Manager: Coordinate Care & Discharges

Encompass Health; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Plan (Company Match)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on optimizing discharge planning, ensuring quality and timely care, and coordinating with payors and post-discharge providers.

The candidate will manage assessments, documentation, and compliance with regulations while educating patients and families about rehabilitation options and the Case Manager role.

Qualifications

• Qualified to independently complete an assessment within scope of practice (RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehab Counseling)
• Active license if licensure required for discipline
• CCM or ACM certification required OR must be obtained within two years of entry
• Must meet CCM/ACM certification eligibility within two years or upon entry into Case Manager II

Responsibilities

• Guide treatment plans with interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate discharge planning and contingency plans
• Plan and execute patient discharge experience
• Monitor patient experience: quality, timeliness, service appropriateness
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and modify treatment plans
• Complete case management addendums and documentation
• Maintain regulatory and policy knowledge
• Review case management reports and plan actions
• Understand payor requirements and recertification needs
• Attend ACT meetings to identify trends and reduce ACTs
• Meet with patient/family within 24 hours of admission
• Assess goals and complete addendum within 48 hours of admission
• Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and Case Manager role
• Schedule family conferences as needed
• Assist patient with securing resources to avoid discharge delays
• Ensure payor information accuracy in records
• Participate in utilization review and case management on-call

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

BSN preferred

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge within an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on optimizing discharge planning, ensuring quality and timely care, and coordinating with payors and post-discharge providers.

The candidate will manage assessments, documentation, and compliance with regulations while educating patients and families about rehabilitation options and the Case Manager role.