Social Worker/Case Manager, Frazier Rehab Institute

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: We are Hiring at Frazier Rehab Institute, Care Management About Frazier Rehab Known for world-class care in comprehensive acute rehab, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute provides extensive therapy across a number of specialties for inpatient and outpatient rehab needs. Extensive specialty rehab programs, highly-skilled therapists, state-of-the-art facilities and innovative therapeutic techniques have earned national recognition for Frazier Rehab Institute making it one of the top rehab institutions in the region. Frazier Rehab Institute offers a multitude of specialty programs to meet the specialized rehab needs of patients. Job Summary This position is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments on patients (pediatric and adult patients) and being the primary liaison between the patient / family and the treatment team. The Case Manager ensures that the patient’s individualized treatment plan is carried out in a focused, cost effective, goal directed manner. As a member of the interdisciplinary team the case manager will also facilitate the development, coordination, and implementation of the discharge plan as well as any other outside arrangements to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college in Nursing or Social Work. Will consider RN with A.D.N. if actively pursuing BSN, with BSN completion required within 2 years of hire.
• Current licensure in Kentucky as a LCSW or CSW or RN.
• Must have 2-3 years experience as an RN plus utilization management or discharge planning/case management experience.
• Minimum two years experience performing utilization review and/or quality assurance activities in an acute care facility or HMO/PPO/PRO preferred.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly, organize multiple tasks simultaneously, and work interdependently with many levels of staff.
• Attention to detail; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and innovative problem solving skills required.
• Must be able to adjust work hours depending on depending upon departmental needs as determined by the director or manager.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a nursing specialty area or CCM

Responsibilities

• providing comprehensive assessments on patients (pediatric and adult patients)
• being the primary liaison between the patient / family and the treatment team
• ensuring that the patient’s individualized treatment plan is carried out in a focused, cost effective, goal directed manner
• facilitating the development, coordination, and implementation of the discharge plan as well as any other outside arrangements to ensure continuity of care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time