Rehab Case Manager: Drive Patient Care & Outcomes

Lifepoint Health®; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Case Manager at Enloe Health Rehabilitation Center to coordinate patient care across the continuum, involving assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and education to support functional independence.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with state licensure and 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in medical-surgical and post-acute settings.

Qualifications

• MSW required by state; current licensure as MSW or equivalent; 3–5 years clinical experience in medical-surgical/post-acute settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates patient care across the continuum.
• Performs patient assessments and identifies care options and community resources.
• Develops and supports individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Educates patients and families about resources to support continued independence.
• Coordinates treatment activities and communicates with physicians and staff.
• Assists with insurance pre-certification and re-certification per policy.
• Uses patient data to evaluate outcomes and improve care coordination.
• Advocates for appropriate resource use and facilitates transitions to other care levels.
• Participates in quality management, safety, and program improvement activities.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Case Manager at Enloe Health Rehabilitation Center to coordinate patient care across the continuum, involving assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and education to support functional independence.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with state licensure and 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in medical-surgical and post-acute settings.