Case Manager II

Case Manager Career Opportunity

Recognized for your abilities as a Case Manager, are you ready for a Case Management role that brings your career closer to home and heart? Join Encompass Health, where being a Case Manager goes beyond just a job; it positions you as a vital link between exceptional care and the transformative impact on each patients journey. As the leading provider of rehabilitation care in the nation, this opportunity allows you to leverage your clinical expertise while contributing to the well-being of individuals in your community. Manage resources, coordinate patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversee interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions. This is more than a career move; its a chance to shape a future where care and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, youll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Case Manager you always wanted to be

As a Case Manager at Encompass Health, you will work with an interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to establish a tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.
• Participating in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience.
• Monitoring patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.
• Facilitating team conferences weekly and coordinating all treatment plan modifications.
• Completing case management addendums and all required documentation.
• Maintaining knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations.
• Reviewing/analyzing case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, and planning appropriate actions.
• Understanding commercial contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.
• Attending Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.
• Meeting with patient/family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hours of admission.
• Performing assessment of goals and completing case management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
• Educating patient/family on rehabilitation and Case Manager role; establishing communication plan.
• Scheduling and facilitating family conferences as needed.
• Assisting patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues.
• Monitoring compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
• Making appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post-discharge providers/physicians.
• Ensuring accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record.
• Participating in utilization review process: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
• Participating in case management on-call schedule as needed.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications:

• License or Certification:
• Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of his/her discipline (for example, RN, SW, OT, PT, ST, and Rehabilitation Counseling).
• If licensure is required for ones discipline within the state, individual must hold an active license.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for CCM or ACM certification upon entry into this position OR within two years of entry into the position.
• CCM or ACM certification required OR must be obtained within two years of being placed in the Case Manager II position.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• For Nursing, must possess minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing, RN licensure with BSN preferred. A diploma is acceptable only in those states whose minimum requirement for licensure or certification is a diploma rather than an Associate Degree.
• For all other eligible licensed or certified health care professionals, must possess a minimum of a bachelors degree and graduate degree is preferred.
• 2 years of rehabilitation experience preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing whats right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.