Case Manager Per Diem

Vibra Healthcare • Fresno, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager coordinates clinically complex patient care across the continuum to support quality clinical and cost outcomes. The role negotiates, procures, and coordinates appropriate patient services and resources, and intervenes at key points to resolve concerns. The Case Manager helps ensure treatment goals are sequenced appropriately and a comprehensive discharge plan is implemented, applying case management knowledge and skills to patients with rehabilitation needs.

The position is with San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 62-bed acute rehabilitation hospital in Fresno, California, serving people recovering from disabilities caused by injury or illness. The hospital describes its environment as fast-paced and friendly, with opportunities to know patients and their families. Participants in the Clinical Career Ladder may be eligible for pay increases after completing the Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active state license as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, or Licensed Social Worker.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Ability to balance quality, cost-appropriate, and service-oriented outcomes with assertiveness and a personable approach.
• Knowledge of case management principles and concepts and applicable standards of voluntary and regulatory agencies for review activities.
• Proficiency in collecting and retrieving material from medical records.
• Knowledge of utilization review, medical terminology, appropriate levels of care, treatment modalities, statutes, and healthcare delivery models.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills for internal and external business relationships.
• Highly refined interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and process skills.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of case management experience preferred.
• Previous rehabilitation experience preferred.
• CCM certification strongly preferred.
• ACM, CRRN, or CIRS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinically complex patient care across the continuum.
• Facilitate quality clinical and cost outcomes.
• Negotiate, procure, and coordinate appropriate patient services and resources.
• Intervene at key points to address and resolve issues or concerns.
• Ensure appropriate sequencing of treatment goals and implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan.
• Provide case management services to patients experiencing rehabilitation needs.

What This Job Offers

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