Case Management Specialist - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Case Management Career Opportunity

Enhance Your Career as a Case Management Specialist

Are you ready to embrace a fulfilling Case Management role that brings you closer to your community? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager is more than just a job; it places you at the heart of exceptional care, positively transforming each patient's journey. As a national leader in rehabilitation care, this opportunity allows you to utilize your clinical skills while significantly impacting the lives of individuals around you. You will manage resources, coordinate patient care from the moment of admission through to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary planning for patient care. This is not just a career shift; it is a chance to help create a future where care and compassion are paramount, leading to meaningful results.

A Glimpse into Our Environment

At Encompass Health, you will experience the distinctive atmosphere that sets our team apart. Joining us means becoming part of a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We pride ourselves on offering expansive growth opportunities and uniting in service to our patients. Our accomplishments include being recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies and receiving accolades such as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

At Encompass Health, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing culture that enables you to succeed. Starting from day one, you will enjoy:

• Accessible medical, dental, and vision plans for all employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accumulates over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continual learning.
• Company-matching 401(k) plans and employee stock purchase options.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals who share a passion for their work!

Become the Case Management Specialist You Aspire to Be

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with the team to create and adjust tentative discharge plans as necessary.
• Participate in and execute the patient discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience to ensure quality and compliance across various parameters.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to coordinate treatment plan adjustments.
• Complete all necessary case management documentation and addendums.
• Stay informed about regulations, company policies, and departmental operations.
• Analyze case management reports and strategize appropriate actions for improvement.
• Understand contract specifics, payor requirements, and recertification protocols.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and enhance practices.
• Engage with patients/families within 24 hours of admission to establish a supportive communication plan.
• Perform assessments and complete required documentation within set timeframes.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation and the role of Case Managers.
• Organize family conferences as needed for optimal patient communication.
• Assist patients in securing resources promptly to prevent discharge delays.
• Oversee compliance with relevant regulations regarding orthotic and prosthetic processes.
• Make timely referrals and provide necessary documentation to post-discharge providers.
• Ensure the accuracy of discharge and payor-related information within patient records.
• Contribute to the utilization review process through data collection and trend analysis.
• Participate in the case management on-call schedule when required.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:

• Must be able to independently complete assessments relevant to your discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If licensure is required by the state, an active license must be held.
• Must meet eligibility criteria for CCM® or ACM certification upon joining or within two years. Obtaining CCM® or ACM certification is mandatory within two years of taking a Case Manager II role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • For nursing roles, an Associate Degree in Nursing is required, with RN licensure; a BSN is preferred. A diploma is acceptable only in specific states.
  • Eligible licensed or certified healthcare professionals must possess at least a bachelor's degree, with a graduate degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

The Encompass Health Commitment

We lead with empathy, emphasize doing what's right, focus on the positive, and stand stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted name in post-acute care, boasting over 150 locations across the nation and a dedicated team of more than 36,000 individuals and counting!

We celebrate and embrace diversity within our inclusive culture and are committed to equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any protected classification.

We are excited to meet you on this remarkable journey!