Full-Time Case Management Specialist Opportunity

Discover Your Next Career Move in Case Management!

Are you looking for a rewarding role in Case Management that brings your career closer to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager means becoming a crucial link in providing exceptional care and making a transformative impact on each patient’s life. As the nation's leading rehabilitation care provider, this position allows you to utilize your clinical expertise while enhancing the well-being of individuals in your community. Manage essential resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and guide interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This opportunity is more than just a job; it’s a chance to help shape a future where care and compassion unite for meaningful outcomes.

A Brief Overview of Encompass Health

At Encompass Health, the moment you join our team, you experience a unique difference. Working with us aligns you with a rapidly growing national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We take pride in the growth opportunities we provide and unite for the betterment of our patients. Our accolades, such as being recognized as one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' and earning a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, reflect our commitment to excellence.

Exciting Benefits Await You

At Encompass Health, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment for our employees. When you join us, you will enjoy:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Generous accrued paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of passionate individuals dedicated to their work!

Become the Case Manager You Aspire to Be

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with the team to establish discharge plans and contingencies.
• Participate in enhancing the patient discharge experience.
• Monitor patient experience across various metrics: quality, timeliness, and appropriateness of services.
• Lead weekly team conferences and oversee treatment plan modifications.
• Maintain records through case management addendums and required documentation.
• Stay informed on regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
• Analyze case management reports and implement appropriate actions.
• Comprehend commercial contract stipulations and payor requirements.
• Engage in Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Meet with patients and families within 24 hours of admission to establish connections.
• Conduct assessments and complete necessary documentation within 48 hours of patient admission.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation processes and the role of the Case Manager.
• Facilitate family conferences as needed.
• Assist patients in timely resource planning to prevent discharge delays.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in ordering orthotics and prosthetics.
• Make timely referrals and documentation for post-discharge support.
• Verify the accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in patient records.
• Engage in the utilization review process, including data collection and trend analysis.
• Participate in case management on-call scheduling as necessary.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Must be qualified to independently perform assessments within the scope of your clinical discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If state licensure is required, you must hold an active license.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for CCM® or ACM certification upon entry into the role or within two years of commencing this position.
• CCM® or ACM certification is required or must be obtained within two years of assuming the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Nursing, must possess at least an Associate Degree in Nursing, with RN licensure; BSN preferred.
• For other eligible health care professionals, a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, with a graduate degree preferred.
• Preferred: 2 years of rehabilitation experience.

Why Choose Encompass Health?

We take pride in setting the standard in care by leading with empathy, making the right choices, focusing on positivity, and standing united. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care, with over 150 locations nationwide and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, disability, or any other protected classification.

We look forward to connecting with you on this remarkable journey!