Case Manager Part Time

Kindred Healthcare•Seattle, WA

13h•$57 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital in downtown Seattle. The Case Manager coordinates and facilitates patient care through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team, following patients across the continuum of care to support appropriate resource utilization, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies. The role provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs, integrating case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care, patient satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. The position conducts ongoing assessments and medical necessity reviews, supports safe and timely discharge planning, coordinates continued-stay authorization with payors, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, post-acute providers, and other care-team members. The role also participates in patient-care rounds and conferences and may serve on hospital or division committees when requested. Pay range: $57.06–$83.47 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program, required for Registered Nurses.
Healthcare professional licensure as a Registered Nurse, or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) where required by state regulations.
Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards, and reimbursement.
Knowledge of Medicare benefits, insurance processes, and contracts.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Critical-thinking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to obtain cooperation and collaboration from hospital leadership, physicians, payors, and external customers.
Interpersonal skills for working and interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred; alternatively, MSW or BSW with licensure as required by state regulations.
Certification in Case Management is a plus.
Two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical and psychosocial activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and physicians.
Monitor patients’ stays to support effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
Maintain current knowledge of reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, and psychosocial and legal issues affecting patients and care providers.
Refer high-risk patients who could benefit from additional support.
Advocate for patients and support collaboration that helps patients and families make informed decisions.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient-care rounds and conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource use, provide family education, and identify post-hospital needs.
Collaborate with clinical staff to develop and execute plans of care and achieve goals.
Coordinate care planning throughout the care continuum with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others.
Conduct comprehensive, ongoing patient assessments to support timely and safe discharge planning.
Develop and execute effective discharge plans using critical thinking, and communicate efficiently and effectively with patients and families.
Conduct medical necessity reviews for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge.
Promote effective and efficient use of clinical resources.
Conduct timely and accurate clinical reviews and coordinate continued-stay authorization with payors.
Perform duties in accordance with company conduct standards, policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable laws, and professional standards.
Serve on hospital and division committees when requested.
Maintain good and regular attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.