Exciting Opportunity for a Passionate Case Manager

Case Manager Career Opportunity (Part-Time 24 & PRN Opportunities)

Elevate Your Career as a Case Manager
Are you prepared to take on a Case Management role that brings your career closer to your community and makes a real difference? Join Encompass Health, where your role as a Case Manager will connect exceptional care with the transformative journey of each patient. As the nation's leading provider of rehabilitation care, this position not only allows you to utilize your clinical expertise but also emphasizes your contribution to the health and well-being of individuals nearby. You will manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary care decisions. This opportunity is more than a job; it's a chance to impact lives positively.

What You'll Experience with Us
From the moment you join our team at Encompass Health, you'll notice the difference. Align with a rapidly expanding leader in inpatient rehabilitation, where we take pride in our growth opportunities and our commitment to enhancing patient care. Our accolades include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, reflecting our outstanding work environment.

Benefits and Perks Await You
At Encompass Health, we dedicate ourselves to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where you can flourish. From your first day, you will benefit from:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for all employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accumulates over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and ongoing education.
• Employee stock purchase plans and company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about making a difference!

Your Role as a Case Manager

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Work with the team to create tentative discharge plans and backup strategies.
• Facilitate the planning and execution of patient discharge experiences.
• Monitor patient experiences, including quality, service appropriateness, and expectations.
• Lead weekly team conferences to coordinate all treatment plan adjustments.
• Complete necessary case management documentation and addendums.
• Stay updated on regulations, company policies, and department operations.
• Review case management reports and plan appropriate actions based on Key Care Indicators.
• Understand payor requirements and ensure compliance with recertification needs.
• Attend Acute Care Transfer meetings to analyze trends and collaborate to reduce ACTs.
• Meet with patients and their families within 24 hours of admission.
• Assess goals and complete the initial case management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation and the Case Manager's role.
• Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.
• Assist patients with acquiring necessary resources to avoid discharge delays.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding orthotics and prosthetics.
• Timely referrals to post-discharge providers and physicians with thorough documentation.
• Verify the accuracy of discharge and payor-related patient record details.
• Participate in utilization review processes for data collection and action resolution.
• Join the on-call schedule for case management as needed.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Must be qualified to independently complete assessments aligned with your discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If licensure is necessary for your discipline in the state, you must hold an active license.
• Eligibility for CCM® or ACM certification upon entering the position, or within two years.
• CCM® or ACM certification required or must be obtained within two years of assuming the Case Manager II position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Nursing roles, a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing is required; RN licensure is mandatory, with BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable where applicable.
• Other licensed or certified health care professionals must hold a bachelor’s degree, with a graduate degree preferred.
• Two years of rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Join The Encompass Health Team
We lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on positivity, and work in unity. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care, with over 150 locations nationwide and a growing team of over 36,000 exceptional individuals!

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our culture. At Encompass Health, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any protected classification.

We are excited to meet you! Join us on this remarkable journey!