Case Manager (RN or MSW)

Ohiohealth Rehabilitation Hospital • Columbus, OH

228d

About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost-effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital-based services meeting patient-related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans. The Case Manager assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and provides intervention as part of the discharge planning process. The primary job functions in Case Management include: Clinical Interventions/Discharge and Care Planning Management; Fiscal Management; and Payer/Referral Management.

Requirements

• Current Licensure in Social Work or in a clinical or related discipline (RN, LPN, RT, PT, OT, SLP preferred), per state guidelines for case management and/or discharge planning.
• Previous experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred.
• CCM Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health care decisions using a systematic approach.
• Assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes.
• Promote cost-effective care within the allotted time frame.
• Ensure payments of hospital-based services meet patient-related utilization management criteria.
• Implement safe and appropriate discharge plans.
• Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Provide intervention as part of the discharge planning process.

Benefits

• Manageable case loads
• Impact on patient's recovery process and quality of life
• High success rate of patients being discharged home
• Competitive rates
• Team-oriented culture
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals