Case Manager

Kindred Hospital Melbourne • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Case Manager at Kindred Hospital Melbourne is responsible for coordinating and facilitating patient care through effective collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team. This role involves following patients throughout their care continuum, ensuring optimal resource utilization, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies. The Case Manager provides ongoing support through comprehensive assessments, care planning, and evaluations to enhance patient management and satisfaction, promoting continuity of care and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program required for RN; BSN preferred or MSW/BSW with licensure as required by state regulations.
• Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred, with prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning being a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Case Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
• Monitor all areas of patients' stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
• Remain current on reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues affecting patients and providers.
• Refer high-risk patients who would benefit from additional support.
• Serve as a patient advocate and enhance collaborative relationships to maximize informed decision-making.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with clinical staff in developing and executing the plan of care and achieving goals.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post-acute providers, payors, and others in planning patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree