Rehab Case Manager (RN) – Part‑Time, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Whittier Health Network; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a part-time Case Manager to support medically complex patients. You will meet with patients within one day of admission, assess discharge needs, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to promote timely, safe transitions.

The role emphasizes clear communication, privacy, and advocacy, with duties including arranging home care, coordinating funding, and documenting case management activities.

Qualifications

• RN license and minimum 5 years nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Basic knowledge of insurance including eligibility, benefits and limitations.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Meet with every patient/family within 1 working day of admission to assess discharge planning needs.
• Provide patient/family information about rehabilitation, levels of care, homecare and resources.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to establish treatment plans and goals.
• Coordinate timely discharge and identify agencies/facilities for continued care.
• Make referrals and coordinate transfer to maintain continuity of services.
• Organize all referral paperwork and ensure completeness.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as utilization review coordinator.
• Monitor level of care at Rehab Team Conferences and escalate when needed.
• Refer cases requiring medical judgment to a physician advisor.
• Maintain contact with external case managers and payors for continued stay review.
• Notify team and business office of level changes.
• Attend Utilization Review Committee meetings as assigned.
• Document all case management activities in medical records.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Case management

Nursing experience

Insurance knowledge

Lifespan development

Education

RN license

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a part-time Case Manager to support medically complex patients. You will meet with patients within one day of admission, assess discharge needs, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to promote timely, safe transitions.

The role emphasizes clear communication, privacy, and advocacy, with duties including arranging home care, coordinating funding, and documenting case management activities.