Senior Hospital Case Manager – Discharge & Utilization

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a long-term acute care hospital focused on extended recovery and comprehensive care. This role coordinates the ICT team and ensures continuity of care across the patient journey, aligning care planning with resources and discharge needs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, payors, and post-acute providers, supporting patient advocacy and efficient utilization of hospital services.

Qualifications

• RN licensure from an accredited program.
• BSN preferred or MSW/BSW with licensure as required by state regulations.
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
• Monitor patient stays for effective care coordination and resource use.
• Refer high-risk patients for additional support.
• Act as patient advocate to support informed decisions.
• Participate in rounds to review goals and plan care.
• Coordinate with payors and post-acute providers in planning.

Skills

Payor knowledge

Medicare knowledge

Critical thinking

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Time management

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

MSW/BSW licensure

Tools

RN licensure

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a long-term acute care hospital focused on extended recovery and comprehensive care. This role coordinates the ICT team and ensures continuity of care across the patient journey, aligning care planning with resources and discharge needs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, payors, and post-acute providers, supporting patient advocacy and efficient utilization of hospital services.