Case Manager, Rehabilitation Licensed Exempt

Lifepoint Health • Longview, TX

6d

About The Position

Case Manager, Licensed Position Summary The Licensed Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care plan, discharge planning, and patient progress communication within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role serves as a liaison among patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care transitions. Essential Functions Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions. Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines. Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed. Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes. Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Strong communication and coordination skills required. Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with medical and non-medical staff. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Requirements

• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions.
• Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes.
• Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed