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. it's a chance to shape a future where care and
compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes. At Encompass
Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a
part of our team. We take pride in the growth opportunities we
offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and
part-time employees and their families. 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
Monitor patient experience : quality / timeliness / service
appropriateness / payors / expectations. 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. Perform assessment
of goals and complete case management addendum within 48 hours of
admission. Educate patient / family on rehabilitation and Case
Manager role; Assist patient with timely procuring / planning of
resources to avoid discharge delays or issues. Participate in
utilization review process : data collection, trend review, and
resolution actions. Participate in case management on-call schedule
as needed. 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). CCM®
or ACM certification required OR must be obtained within two years
of being placed in the Case Manager II position. ~ For all other
eligible licensed or certified health care professionals, must
possess a minimum of a bachelors degree and graduate degree is
preferred. ~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.
Care Coordinator • Zion, IL, Lake County, IL; Illinois, United States