Worker's Compensation Case Manager, Transitional Living, Part Time

Brooks Rehabilitation•Jacksonville, FL

11h

About The Position

For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. Transitional Care Program: New multi-discipline program within the SNF setting specifically created to help persons with spinal cord injuries and head injuries to achieve a higher level of independent functioning in daily living skills through skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services, case management, and psychological services. Reporting to the Manager of Transitional Care, the Case Manager has the responsibility for facilitating patient care by assessing patient needs, evaluating treatment options, creating longitudinal care plans, and coordinating care to ensure effective treatment within workers compensation patient population. A successful case manager will guarantee smooth and efficient transition to next setting of care.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse (RN, BSN, MSN) or RN CCM with bachelor’s degree as a minimum
Two years experience as a case manager required

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with workers compensation preferred

Responsibilities

Determine patient care needs through evaluation and assessment.
Complete regular educational sessions with patients and families to ensure their needs are being met and questions are being answered.
Developing longitudinal care plan
Monitoring, and evaluating longitudinal plan and progress
Ability to facilitate complex cases with creative resource planning
Assisting patients and families to make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options.
Facilitate interdisciplinary approach and ensure discharge plans are on track
Maintain documentation requirements
Preparing patients for discharge by reviewing care needs, coordinating discharge and post discharge requirements
Responsible for all post discharge services, appointments, and DME.
Facilitate patient access to community resources
Continuously learn about resources for patients and families
Responsible for team conference documentation and compliance
Responsible for providing a positive patient experience through compassion and communication
Serve the liaison between the Brooks case managers at all settings and the workers compensation reps
Implements external marketing activities to promote programs/services to community agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians, private rehabilitation providers, and prospective clients
Consults with physicians, social workers/discharge planners in all levels of care in reference to patients’ rehabilitation potential and earlier transfers to rehabilitation center if medically stable
Initiates treatment planning process by identifying necessary services, funding and treatment options and long-term goals as expressed by the patient/family.
Performs clinical, psychosocial, and benefits/resources assessments for referred patients, to evaluate for admission. (Pre-admission screening)
Effective communication and excellent organizational skills
Ability to problem solve
Computer proficiency