Case Management Specialist - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Exciting Case Management Career Opportunity

Full-Time and PRN positions available!

Recognized for your expertise in Case Management

Are you ready for a fulfilling Case Management role that brings your career to a place of impact? Join Encompass Health, where your role as a Case Manager is essential in connecting exceptional care to the life-altering journey of every patient. As one of the nation's leading rehabilitation care providers, this role allows you to apply your clinical skills while making a positive impact in your community. Manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission through post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary care plan decisions. This is an opportunity to not only advance your career but to also make meaningful contributions to patient well-being.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll recognize the difference the moment you join our team. Partnering with us means becoming part of a rapidly expanding national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We take immense pride in the advancement opportunities we provide, and our team works collaboratively for the well-being of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, which speaks volumes to our culture and commitment to excellence.

Starting Perks and Benefits

From day one, Encompass Health is devoted to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you can excel. Your benefits include:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of passionate professionals dedicated to their work!

Become the Case Manager you aspire to be:

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans that reflect patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with the team to establish a tentative discharge plan and contingency strategies.
• Engage in planning and executing the patient discharge process.
• Monitor patient experiences concerning quality, timeliness, service appropriateness, payors, and expectations.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and coordinate treatment plan adjustments.
• Complete necessary case management documentation and addendums.
• Stay updated on regulations, company policies, and departmental operations.
• Analyze case management reports and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, and payor requirements.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer meetings to identify trends for improving outcomes.
• Meet with patients and families according to established standards within 24 hours of admission.
• Assess goals and complete case management paperwork within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation and the role of the Case Manager.
• Organize and conduct family conferences as needed.
• Assist patients with timely resource planning to avoid discharge delays.
• Ensure compliance with ordering and payment regulations for orthotics and prosthetics.
• Make timely referrals and maintain accurate documentation for post-discharge providers.
• Verify the accuracy of discharge information in patient records.
• Participate in utilization review processes, including data collection and trend analysis.
• Engage in the Case Management on-call schedule as necessary.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
• Must independently complete assessments within the discipline's scope (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If applicable, must hold an active license required for practice in the state.
• Must meet eligibility for CCM® or ACM certification upon joining or within two years.
• CCM® or ACM certification required or must be obtained within two years in the Case Manager II role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nursing candidates must have at least an Associate Degree in Nursing; RN licensure is required, with a BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable in states where it is the minimum requirement for licensure.
• All other licensed or certified health care professionals must have a minimum bachelor's degree; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Two years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We set the standard for care by leading with empathy, making ethical choices, focusing on positive outcomes, and standing united for our patients. As a trusted name in post-acute care with over 150 locations nationwide and a growing team of over 36,000 dedicated individuals, we invite you to join us.

Embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion, Encompass Health is proud to offer equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

We sincerely look forward to connecting with you on this incredible journey!