Rehab Case Manager: Patient Care & Discharge

Encompass Health; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Strong team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. You will drive discharge planning, maintain critical documentation, and support families throughout the rehabilitation journey.

The role emphasizes communication, patient advocacy, and adherence to payer requirements, with opportunities to grow within a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for licensure in nursing or related health field.
• CCM or ACM certification required or to be obtained within two years of hire.
• Experience in rehabilitation or case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge.
• Lead discharge planning to ensure timely and appropriate transitions.
• Update and maintain case management documentation and addenda.
• Monitor and address care quality, timeliness, and payer requirements.
• Participate in weekly team conferences and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Engage patients and families to educate about rehabilitation goals and resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

CCM/ACM certification within 2 years

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. You will drive discharge planning, maintain critical documentation, and support families throughout the rehabilitation journey.

The role emphasizes communication, patient advocacy, and adherence to payer requirements, with opportunities to grow within a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation.