Case Manager (CM), Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager (CM) at Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio 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. The Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital designed for individuals recovering from serious injuries or illnesses that have affected their ability to function independently. This facility provides intensive, patient-focused rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, specializing in helping patients regain mobility, strength, and independence after events like strokes, traumatic injuries, or surgeries.

Requirements

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