Overview Join to apply for the Case Manager II (Pool) role at Encompass Health .
Base pay range $66,850.00/yr - $87,000.00/yr
Available Opportunity: Full-Time, PRN
About the role Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager. This role positions you as a vital link between exceptional care and the patient journey. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care, you will leverage clinical expertise while contributing to the well-being of individuals in your community. You will manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions.
Starting Perks And Benefits 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.
Responsibilities Work with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
Coordinate with the team to establish tentative discharge plans and contingency plans.
Plan and execute patient discharge experiences; monitor discharge readiness and timeliness.
Monitor patient experience: quality, timeliness, service appropriateness, payors, and expectations.
Facilitate weekly team conferences and coordinate treatment plan modifications.
Complete case management addendums and required documentation.
Maintain knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and department operations.
Review case management reports and act on identified trends (e.g., Key Care Indicators).
Understand contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.
Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and reduce ACTs where possible.
Meet with patient/family within 24 hours of admission; assess goals and complete case management addendum within 48 hours.
Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and the Case Manager role; establish a communication plan.
Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.
Assist patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays.
Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
Make appropriate referrals and document to post-discharge providers/physicians.
Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record.
Participate in utilization review: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
Participate in the on-call schedule as needed.
Qualifications License or Certification: Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of the discipline (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, Rehabilitation Counseling). Active license if licensure is required in your state. CCM or ACM certification required or must be obtained within two years of placement in this position.
Minimum qualifications: Nursing candidates — Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred. For other health-care professionals — bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred. 2 years of rehabilitation experience preferred.
The Encompass Health Way We lead with empathy, do what's right, and focus on the positive. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with nationwide locations and a growing team. We celebrate diversity and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, or disability.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care