Rehabilitation Case Manager PRN

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Case Manager is responsible for coordinating intake/admission to the rehabilitation center, interacting with families in orientation to the rehabilitation center including the team, facility, evaluations, plan of care, treatments, staffing and discharge planning. Works as a liaison between families/patients and rehabilitation staff to promote maximal outcomes and family centered care during the patient's rehabilitation stay. Develops and maintains contacts with perspective referral sources and strengthens growth of programs and further education efforts for the rehabilitation staff.

Requirements

2 years of experience in Case Management, Rehabilitation, Social Work, or other healthcare focus in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Registers patients after obtaining authorization and funding for outpatient therapy services: Obtains all necessary information to get authorization to treat, approved funding and to complete registration.
Communicates with therapists the number of visits approved and/or the need for re-certification.
Obtains updated prescriptions, authorization and extensions as needed and completes re-registration/updates within appropriate time frame.
Provides updates to payer as required to obtain authorization for funding of continued services.
Orients patient/family to outpatient therapy services and informs them of their financial obligations for services.
Assesses the patient's clinical, social, functional and continuing care needs: Communicates with physician and team as needed and coordinates and facilitates team staffing as appropriate.
Informs program supervisor of any program issues that affect provision of patient care.
Ensures documentation is clear and concise and meets all requirements of department, program and payer.
Coordinates and facilitates discharge planning process: Maintains regular communication with therapist, patient and/or family and physician regarding discharge plan.
Makes referrals for continued services for patient post-discharge.
Educates patient/family on community resources.
Provides supportive counseling and education to patient/family as needed.