Case Manager, Rehabilitation Licensed NonExempt
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith
Case Manager Rehabilitation
PRN As needed
Your experience matters:
At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a Case Manager 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.
About us:
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith AR and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
Connect with our Recruiter:
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Jodie Bailey by email
How Youll Contribute:
The Case Manager plays a vital role in coordinating patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments developing and implementing care plans and evaluating outcomes to ensure optimal resource use and service delivery. Acting as a patient advocate the CM addresses holistic needs through effective discharge planning and care coordination while honoring individual preferences. This position integrates case management utilization review and discharge planning to enhance patient satisfaction continuity of care and cost-effectiveness. The Case Manager also upholds the hospitals mission vision and values in every aspect of care.
What Youll Do:
Conducts timely patient assessments develops and documents individualized care plans and ensures compliance with CMS guidelines and hospital policies.
Coordinates interdisciplinary team conferences collaborates with staff to address care barriers and communicates regularly with patients and caregivers.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives utilization review activities and communicates with insurance payers regarding clinical updates and appeals.
manages comprehensive discharge planning ensuring safe transitions of care and honoring patient choice across a range of post-acute services.
Identifies trends affecting care quality and cost-effectiveness and contributes insights to leadership for continuous improvement.
Qualifications and requirements:
Current Registered Nurse or Social Work licensure or Healthcare professional licensure as Respiratory Therapist Physical 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.
EEOC Statement:
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
