Case Manager Career Opportunity
Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager
Are you ready for a Case Management role that
brings your career closer to home and heart? Join Encompass Health,
where being a Case Manager goes beyond just a job; it positions you
as a vital link between exceptional care and the transformative
impact on each patient's journey. As the leading provider
of rehabilitation care in the nation, this opportunity allows you
to leverage your clinical expertise while contributing to the
well-being of individuals in your community. Manage resources,
coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and
oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This is more than
a career move; it's a chance to shape a future where care
and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.
A Glimpse into Our
World
At Encompass Health, you'll
experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team.
Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national
inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth
opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good
of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the
"Worlds Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best
Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is
nothing short of amazing.
Starting
Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are
committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring
environment where you can thrive. From day one, 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 accrues over time.
Opportunities for
tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock
purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health
savings accounts.
A vibrant community of
individuals passionate about the work they
do!
Become the Case Manager
you always wanted to be
Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on
patient needs and preferences.
Coordinate
with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan
and contingency plans
Participate in planning
for and the execution of patient discharge experience.
Monitor patient experience :
quality / timeliness / service appropriateness / payors / expectations.
Facilitate team conferences weekly and
coordinate all treatment plan modifications.
Complete case management addendums and all required documentation.
Maintain knowledge of regulations / standards,
company policies / procedures, and department operations.
Review / analyze case management reports,
including Key Care Indicators, and plan appropriate actions.
Understand commercial contract levels,
exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.
Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to
identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.
Meet with patient / family per Patient Arrival
and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hrs. of admission.
Perform assessment of goals and complete case
management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
Educate patient / family on rehabilitation and
Case Manager role; establish communication plan.
Schedule and facilitate family conferences as
needed.
Assist patient with timely
procuring / planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or
issues.
Monitor compliance with regulations
for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
Make appropriate / timely referrals, including
documentation to post discharge providers / physicians.
Ensure accuracy of discharge and
payor-related information in the patient record.
Participate in utilization review process :
data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
Participate in case management on-call
schedule as needed.
Qualifications
License or
Certification : Must be qualified to
independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice
of his / her discipline (for example, RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and
Rehabilitation Counseling).
If licensure is
required for ones discipline within the state, individual must hold
an active license.
Must meet eligibility
requirements for CCM® or ACM certification upon entry into this
position OR within two years of entry into the position.
CCM® or ACM certification required OR must be
obtained within two years of being placed in the Case Manager II
position.
Minimum
Qualifications :
For Nursing, must possess
minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN licensure with BSN
preferred. A diploma is acceptable only in those states whose
minimum requirement for licensure or certification is a diploma
rather than an associate degree.
For all
other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals,
must possess a minimum of a bachelors degree and graduate degree is
preferred.
2 years of rehabilitation
experience preferred.
The
Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the
standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's
right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together.
Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over
150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional
individuals and growing!
At
Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in 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're
eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that.
Join us on this remarkable journey!
Case Manager • Lynnfield, MA, Essex County, MA; Massachusetts, United States