Rehab Case Manager: Lead Patient Care & Discharge

Encompass Health Corporation; Spring Lake Estates (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Zusammenfassung

Encompass Health Corporation is hiring a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge and to oversee interdisciplinary plans of care. You will guide treatment decisions, participate in discharge planning, and ensure timely documentation while navigating payor requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, compliance with regulations, and active involvement in utilization review and post-acute care planning.

Qualifikationen

• Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice.
• Active license in the relevant discipline if licensure is required in the state.
• CCM or ACM certification required or to be obtained within two years of entry.
• CCM or ACM certification within two years of placement is mandated.

Aufgaben

• Work with interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Coordinate with team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingencies.
• Participate in planning and execution of the discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience including quality, timeliness, and payor needs.
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Complete case management addendums and required documentation.
• Maintain awareness of regulations, policies, and department operations.
• Review case management reports and act on trends and indicators.
• Understand contract levels, exclusions, 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 rehab and the Case Manager role; establish a communication plan.
• Schedule family conferences and assist in timely resource planning.
• Monitor orthotics/prosthetics ordering and payment compliance.
• Make timely referrals and document to post-discharge providers.
• Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor information in records.
• Participate in utilization review data collection and actions.
• Join case management on-call schedule as needed.

Kenntnisse

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Care coordination

Communication

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Nursing (RN)

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Encompass Health Corporation is hiring a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge and to oversee interdisciplinary plans of care. You will guide treatment decisions, participate in discharge planning, and ensure timely documentation while navigating payor requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, compliance with regulations, and active involvement in utilization review and post-acute care planning.