Senior Case Manager- Full Time, Inpatient

Facility Name:Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager- PRN joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

A Case Managerwho excels in this role:

Completes departmental orientation initial and annual competencies.
Assists with departmental specific performance improvement initiatives collecting and reporting data as requested by supervisor.
As appropriate consults other departmental staff to collaborate in patient care delivery identify barriers to care and or discharge and develop solutions/resolution.
Completes documentation per workflow timeline and content requirements including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
Schedules family conferences and/or communicates with caregiver following each team conference and more often as needed to keep patient and designated caregiver informed of progress and provides appropriate information related to goal achievement course of rehabilitation stay and plans for discharge.
Coordinates weekly patient care team conferences to facilitate development monitoring and refinement of treatment plan to achieve identified patient goals and outcomes.
Reviews the patients assigned CMG and helps the team identify any potential missed comorbid conditions that are actively being treated during the patients stay. Communicates any findings to the HIM team.
Communicates effectively with nursing therapy and other ancillary departments to ensure proper utilization.
CM participates as the facility representative for national CM Conference calls and communicates new information to the facility CMs.
Assists with concurrent and retrospective utilization review activities including denials and appeals. Works with physicians to conduct peer review with payer medical director when indicated.
Ensures clinical updates are provided to all insurance payers when due and all payer communications are documented in Meditech.
Coordinates discharge planning needs including but not limited to; home health services physician follow up care durable medical equipment medical supplies healthcare services outpatient therapy dialysis skilled nursing care assisted living care hospice care private duty care etc. Responsible for coordinating all patient care needs prior to discharge ensuring a safe thorough discharge plan. Ensures patient choice is offered and documented as per CMS Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning.
Identifies trends that impact the quality cost effectiveness patient experience and delivery of care services and brings to departmental leadership meetings for discussion and action.
Performs intake assessment on patient within 24 to 72 hours of admission preferably within 48 hours.
Performs follow-up assessments per Case Management Plan and/or hospital policy.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

• Current Registered Nurse or Social Work licensure or Healthcare professional licensure as Respiratory Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred; for example Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM); Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification American Case Management Association (ACM) or Board Certification in CM by the ANCC e.g.: RN-BC
• Minimum of 2 years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting highly preferred; acute/rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer skills in excel word outlook power point etc. required.
• Must have good organizational skills time management skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information and carry out duties independently
• Must be cooperative and have the desire to be a team player.
• Must recognize and observe confidentiality principles..
• Knowledge of reimbursement benefits and requirements including but not limited to Medicare Medicaid and managed care is required

Connect with a Recruiter

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EEOC Statement

Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.