Case Manager - Per-diem
About The Position
Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is hiring a per-diem Case Manager in Henderson, Nevada. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people with brain or spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The Case Manager coordinates healthcare decisions using a systematic approach to support quality treatment plans and outcomes, coordinate care across the continuum, promote cost-effective care within the allotted timeframe, ensure hospital-based services meet patient-related utilization management criteria, and implement safe, appropriate discharge plans. The role also assesses patients’ psychosocial needs and provides interventions as part of discharge planning. The position is per diem/as needed, with weekends needed, and pays $45 per hour. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program and notes that strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
Requirements
- Current licensure per state guidelines in a clinical or related discipline, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a health or human services discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in case management and discharge planning.
- CCM certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate healthcare decisions to support treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes.
- Coordinate care across the continuum.
- Promote cost-effective care within the allotted timeframe.
- Ensure hospital-based services meet patient-related utilization management criteria.
- Implement safe and appropriate discharge plans.
- Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide interventions as part of discharge planning.
- Perform clinical interventions and discharge planning.
- Manage care planning.
- Manage fiscal matters.
- Manage payer and referral matters.
Benefits
- Extensive orientation program.
- Potential opportunity for advancement to a full-time position.
- Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members.
- 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
