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The Certified Case Manager (CCM) serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team and actively manages and directs resource utilization to achieve the highest quality outcomes during a patient's rehabilitation experience.
The CCM coordinates and advocates for the patient during their hospitalization and from admission to post discharge. As an effective communicator, the CCM manages information to effectively oversee health care delivery and facilitate interdisciplinary plan of care decisions.
Responsibilities The CCM facilitates timely communication regarding the patient's care, establishes and monitors the discharge plan implementation while identifying and addressing patient's psychosocial and support systems issues.
The CCM oversees the effective coordination of services and manages issues in the following main areas: admission and discharge, team conference and interdisciplinary plan of care communication, patient and family education, payor relations and total fiscal management.
Requirements 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 his/her discipline within his/her state, individual must hold an active license.
Current CCM or ACM certification required.
Education, Training And Years Of Experience For Nursing, must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN licensure with BSN preferred.
For all other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals, must possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and graduate degree is preferred.
2 years of rehabilitation experience preferred
Working Conditions Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
Occasional outdoor exposure.
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
What We Offer Competitive salary range: $42.00/hr - $55.00/hr
Encompass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.