Case Manager - Days Opening

Exciting Case Manager Career Opportunity - Now Hiring for Pool Positions

Join a Team Recognized for Excellence in Case Management

Are you seeking a fulfilling Case Management position that brings your skills closer to the heart of patient care? At Encompass Health, we offer more than just a job; we provide you the chance to be an essential link between exceptional treatment and the transformative changes in each patient's life. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care nationwide, this role allows you to utilize your clinical knowledge while making a positive impact in your community. You'll manage resources, coordinate patient care during every stage, and oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This is more than a job transition; it is your opportunity to shape the future of healthcare with compassion and commitment.

Explore What Sets Us Apart

When you join Encompass Health, you will immediately feel the difference. Our team exemplifies a rapidly growing inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to the greater good of our patients. We take pride in the accolades we have received, including being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and earning a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list.

Starting Benefits and Perks

From your first day, you will 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.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of dedicated professionals passionate about their work!

Become the Case Manager You Aspire to Be

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to establish a discharge plan and back-up plans.
• Play an active role in planning and executing the patient discharge experience.
• Monitor various aspects of patient care, including quality, timeliness, service appropriateness, and payer expectations.
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and coordinate treatment plan modifications.
• Complete case management documentation as required.
• Stay updated on regulations, company policies, and department operations.
• Analyze case management reports and implement necessary actions.
• Understand commercial contracts, exclusions, and payor requirements.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer meetings to identify trends and reduce ACTs collaboratively.
• Engage with patients and their families within 24 hours of admission.
• Assess patient goals and complete case management documentation within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation and the Case Manager role, establishing a communication plan.
• Schedule and facilitate family conferences as required.
• Assist patients in securing resources promptly to prevent discharge delays.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding orthotics and prosthetics.
• Make timely referrals to post-discharge providers and document appropriately.
• Verify the accuracy of discharge and payer-related information.
• Participate in the utilization review process, including data collection, trend review, and corrective actions.
• Contribute to case management on-call responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• License or Certification:
• Must independently complete assessments within the scope of practice (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If licensure is required for the discipline, an active license must be maintained.
• CCM® or ACM certification must be obtained within two years of entry into the position.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• For Nursing: an Associate Degree in Nursing is required; RN licensure is mandatory, with BSN preferred. A diploma can be accepted in states where that is the minimum requirement.
• For other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals: a bachelor's degree is required, with a graduate degree preferred.
• Two years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly lead the way in healthcare by prioritizing empathy, making ethical choices, focusing on positivity, and standing together as a team. With over 150 locations nationwide and a team of 36,000 dedicated individuals, Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care.

We celebrate and embrace diversity within our inclusive culture, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification.

We look forward to meeting you and embarking on this remarkable journey together!