Exciting Case Manager Role - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Exciting Case Manager Role (Part-Time 24 and PRN Opportunities)

Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager

Are you ready to take your Case Management skills to the next level? Join Encompass Health, where your role as a Case Manager is not just a job; it's a chance to be a crucial link in providing exceptional care and making a significant impact on each patient's journey. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care in the country, this position allows you to utilize your clinical expertise while enhancing the well-being of individuals in your community. You will manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and lead interdisciplinary care decisions. This is more than just a career move; it's your opportunity to create meaningful outcomes through care and compassion.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you will notice the difference the moment you join our team. Working with us places you among a rapidly growing national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We take pride in the numerous growth opportunities we offer and how our team collaborates for the betterment of our patients. Our accolades, including being named one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, showcase our commitment to excellence.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can excel. From your first day, you'll have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that increases with service.
• Educational opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about their work!

Become the Case Manager you've always wanted to be

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with team members to create tentative discharge plans and backup strategies.
• Engage in planning and executing successful patient discharge experiences.
• Monitor patient experiences across quality, timeliness, service appropriateness, and expectations.
• Lead weekly team conferences and manage treatment plan adjustments.
• Complete necessary case management documentation and reports.
• Stay informed on regulations, company policies, and departmental operations.
• Analyze case management reports to enhance care delivery.
• Participate in Acute Care Transfer meetings to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Meet patients and families as per the Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hours of admission.
• Conduct assessments and document case management addendums within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation and the role of the Case Manager.
• Schedule and conduct family conferences as required.
• Assist patients in securing necessary resources to prevent discharge delays.
• Ensure compliance with regulations in orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payments.
• Make timely referrals and ensure proper documentation for post-discharge providers.
• Verify discharge and payer-related information for accuracy in the patient record.
• Engage in the utilization review process, including data collection and trend analysis.
• Partake in case management on-call schedules as needed.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Must be qualified to independently conduct assessments within the scope of practice of your discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If state licensure is required for your discipline, you must hold an active license.
• Must meet eligibility for CCM® or ACM certification upon entering this role or within two years of being in the position.
• CCM® or ACM certification required or must be obtained within two years if promoted to Case Manager II.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Nursing: Must possess a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, with RN licensure (BSN preferred). A diploma is acceptable only in states where this is the minimum licensure requirement.
• For other eligible licensed or certified healthcare professionals: Must possess a bachelor's degree, with a graduate degree preferred.
• 2 years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We set high standards in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positives, and working together as a stronger team. Encompass Health proudly stands as a leader in post-acute care with over 150 locations nationwide and a growing team of 36,000 exceptional individuals.

At Encompass Health, we embrace and celebrate diversity. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, or any other protected classification.

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you and welcome you onto this incredible journey!