Exciting Case Manager Career Opportunity Awaiting You!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join Encompass Health as a Case Manager, a role that positions you as an essential part of our patient care team. As the nation's leading provider of rehabilitation care, we offer you the chance to utilize your clinical skills while profoundly impacting the well-being of individuals in your community. By managing resources and coordinating patient care from admission to post-discharge, you can contribute to truly meaningful patient outcomes.
A Glimpse into Our World
When you join Encompass Health, you'll be part of an innovative organization recognized for its exceptional workplace culture. We are proud to be named one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' and to have received the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award. Our commitment to growth and community wellbeing sets us apart.
What We Offer
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that increases 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 community of dedicated individuals passionate about their work!
Your Role as a Case Manager
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to tailor treatment plans according to patient needs.
- Coordinate the tentative discharge plan and prepare contingency strategies as needed.
- Be an advocate for patients throughout their discharge experience.
- Monitor patient care quality, timeliness, and expectations.
- Lead weekly team conferences to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Complete necessary case management documentation with attention to detail.
- Stay informed about regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
- Evaluate case management reports and determine necessary actions.
- Understand commercial contract requirements and plan for recertification.
- Engage in Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify improvement trends.
- Meet with patients and families, ensuring effective communication and support.
- Provide timely resource planning to avoid discharge delays.
- Oversee compliance with regulations regarding orthotics and prosthetics.
- Facilitate timely referrals to post-discharge providers.
- Ensure accurate documentation of discharge and payor-related information.
- Participate in utilization review processes to enhance performance.
- Join the on-call schedule as needed.
Qualifications
License or Certification:
- Must be eligible to independently conduct assessments within respective professional disciplines (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
- If licensure is necessary, an active license must be held.
- Must meet requirements for CCM® or ACM certification upon entry into this position or within two years.
- CCM® or ACM certification required within two years of starting the role.
Minimum Qualifications:
- For Nursing, an Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure is required; BSN preferred.
- For other licensed healthcare professionals, a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
- Preferably 2 years of rehabilitation experience.
The Encompass Health Culture
At Encompass Health, we foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and equality. Together, we set the standard in care through empathy, integrity, positivity, and collaboration. Join our team of over 36,000 dedicated professionals and be part of a trusted leader in post-acute care with locations nationwide!
We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!