Rehabilitation Case Manager - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Exciting Opportunity for a Rehabilitation Case Manager

Full-Time Position Available

Recognized for Your Skill in Case Management

Are you looking for a fulfilling Case Management role that brings your career closer to making a difference? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager transcends traditional job functions; it positions you as a crucial link between delivering exceptional care and influencing the transformative journey of each patient. As a leader in rehabilitative care nationwide, this position provides you with the chance to utilize your clinical skills while positively impacting the lives of individuals in your community. You'll manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission through post-discharge, and guide interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This opportunity is not just a career move—it's a chance to shape a future melded with care and compassion for truly meaningful outcomes.

Discover a Supportive Work Environment

At Encompass Health, the moment you join our team, you'll notice the difference. Partnering with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We take immense pride in the professional growth opportunities we present, as well as the teamwork dedicated to prioritizing our patients' needs. Our accolades include recognition as one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' and inclusion on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

Attractive Starting Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where you can flourish. From day one, 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 accumulates over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and ongoing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of passionate professionals!

Become the Rehabilitation Case Manager You Aspire to Be

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Coordinate with the team to establish tentative discharge plans and contingency strategies.
• Participate in planning and executing positive patient discharge experiences.
• Monitor patient experiences: quality, timeliness, appropriateness, and expectations.
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and coordinate treatment plan adjustments.
• Complete all case management documentation as required.
• Stay up-to-date with regulations, company policies, and department operations.
• Analyze case management reports and develop actionable plans.
• Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, and payor requirements.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and reduce ACTs.
• Meet with patients and families within 24 hours of admission to establish communication.
• Assess goals and complete documentation within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation services and the role of the Case Manager.
• Assist patients in procuring resources to prevent discharge delays.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding orthotics and prosthetics.
• Make timely referrals and document to post-discharge providers.
• Verify the accuracy of discharge and payor-related information.
• Engage in the utilization review process: data collection and trend assessment.
• Participate in the on-call case management schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensure or Certification:
• Must independently complete assessments within the scope of your discipline (RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If licensure is needed in your discipline, an active license is mandatory.
• Must meet eligibility for CCM® or ACM certification upon entry into this position or within two years.
• CCM® or ACM certification is required or must be obtained within two years of entering the Case Manager II position.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• For Nursing, an Associate Degree in Nursing and RN licensure is required, with BSN preferred; a diploma is acceptable only if state's licensure requirement permits.
• For other certified or licensed healthcare professionals, a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, with a graduate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

The Encompass Health Philosophy

We lead with empathy, act with integrity, stay positive, and unify for the common good. Encompass Health stands as a trusted leader in post-acute care, with over 150 locations nationwide and a growing team of 36,000 dedicated professionals!

At Encompass Health, we embrace and celebrate diversity within our inclusive culture. We provide 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 are excited to meet you and genuinely welcome your application. Join us on this rewarding journey!