Case Manager, Senior - Hiring Event 11/10
About The Position
Encompass Health is hiring a Senior Case Manager to manage resources and coordinate patient care from admission through post-discharge while overseeing interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. The role performs case management duties at an advanced level and connects exceptional care with positive patient outcomes in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The Senior Case Manager analyzes length of stay, costs, outliers, and potential discharge-planning issues; assigns caseloads to support effective service delivery; and leads interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments, medical staff, and hospital leadership. The position also supports onboarding and training as a preceptor for new case management staff or students, maintains knowledge of applicable hospital performance-improvement programs and standards, and oversees department staff and operations when the DCM is absent. The employer describes a supportive, inclusive, and caring workplace with growth opportunities. The posting also includes details for a hiring event on Tuesday, November 10, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Cookeville in Cookeville, Tennessee; candidates may apply to reserve an interview opportunity, and walk-ins are welcome.
Requirements
- CCM or ACM certification is required.
- For registered nurses: a valid, unencumbered license in the state where the hospital is located or in an appropriate Nursing Licensure Compact state is required.
- For licensed or certified healthcare professionals other than registered nurses: a valid, active, unencumbered license is required when licensure is available in the hospital’s state and applicable to the individual’s educational level.
- For registered nurses: a minimum associate degree in nursing (AND or ASN) is required. A nursing diploma is acceptable only in states where a diploma is the minimum requirement for RN licensure.
- For licensed or certified healthcare professionals other than registered nurses: a minimum bachelor’s degree in a health- or human-services-related field is required.
- At least 2 years of case management experience, including utilization review and discharge planning in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred for registered nurses.
- Master’s degree preferred for licensed or certified healthcare professionals other than registered nurses.
Responsibilities
- Perform case management duties and tasks at an advanced level.
- Demonstrate understanding of patient outcomes, hospital goals, and the department’s impact on both.
- Analyze length of stay (LOS), costs, outliers, and potential discharge-planning issues.
- Assign patient caseloads to department members and self to support optimal delivery of case management services.
- Act as an interdisciplinary team leader and collaborate with other departments, medical staff, and hospital leadership.
- Serve as a preceptor for new case management staff or students, assisting with onboarding, orientation, and training.
- Maintain knowledge of hospital performance-improvement programs, CMS Conditions of Participation, Medicare Coverage Criteria, and relevant Joint Commission standards.
- Oversee department staff and operations in the absence of the DCM.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
