Rehabilitation Case Manager

Exciting Opportunity for a Rehabilitation Case Manager

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career as a Case Manager?

Join Encompass Health and become an integral part of a team that transforms lives through exceptional care. As the leading organization in rehabilitation services in the nation, this role allows you to utilize your clinical knowledge to significantly impact patients' journeys. You will manage resources, coordinate comprehensive patient care from admission through post-discharge, and oversee collaborative treatment plans, making this position not just a job but a chance to create meaningful change in your community.

Discover Your New Work Environment

At Encompass Health, your contribution matters from day one. You will join a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader devoted to patient care. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and being named among the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Benefits and Perks Await You!

We believe in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing work environment. From your first day, you’ll enjoy:

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

Generous paid time off that accrues over time.

Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuous education.

401(k) plan with company matching and employee stock purchase options.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

A dynamic and passionate community of colleagues!

Your Role and Responsibilities as a Case Manager

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Establish tentative discharge plans in coordination with team members.

Participate in planning and executing a smooth discharge experience for patients.

Monitor patient experiences, ensuring quality, service appropriateness, and alignment with payor expectations.

Facilitate weekly team conferences to coordinate treatment plan adjustments.

Document comprehensive case management addendums and necessary reports.

Stay updated on regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the role.

Analyze case management reports to proactively implement necessary actions.

Engage in Acute Care Transfer meetings to identify trends and devise solutions.

Meet with patients and families within 24 hours of admission as per standards.

Complete assessment addendums within 48 hours of patient admission.

Educate patients and families on rehabilitation and the role of the Case Manager.

Coordinate family conferences when necessary.

Assist patients in procuring timely resources to avoid discharge delays.

Ensure compliance with regulations regarding orthotics and prosthetics ordering.

Make timely referrals to post-discharge providers and ensure documentation is thorough.

Verify accuracy of discharge information in patient records.

Engage in utilization review processes, including data collection and trend analysis.

Participate in on-call case management duties as required.

Qualifications You Need

License or Certification Required:

Qualified to independently complete assessments within your professional scope (e.g., RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and Rehabilitation Counseling).

Must hold an active license if required by the state.

Eligibility for CCM® or ACM certification upon entering this role, or within two years.

CCM® or ACM certification required or must be obtained within two years of achieving the Case Manager II position.

Minimum Qualifications:

For nursing candidates, a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure; BSN preferred.

For all other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.

Preferably, 2 years of rehabilitation experience.

Embrace the Values of Encompass Health

We set the standard for care with empathy, integrity, positivity, and teamwork. With over 150 locations nationwide and a team of 36,000 committed individuals, Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care.

We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you to our remarkable team!