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Case Manager

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Case Manager

Wells, ME

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Hourly rate starting at $35. 00 / hour weekdays

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 patient's 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; it's a chance to shape a future where care and compassion converge for truly meaningful outcomes.

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A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll 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 "World's 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

  • Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingency plans.
  • Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience.
  • Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations.
  • Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications.
  • Complete case management addendums and all required documentation.
  • Maintain knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations.
  • Review/analyze case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, and plan appropriate actions.
  • Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs.
  • Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs.
  • Meet with patient/family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hrs of admission.
  • Perform assessment of goals and complete case management addendum within 48 hours of admission.
  • Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and Case Manager role; establish communication plan.
  • Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed.
  • Assist patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues.
  • Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment.
  • Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post discharge providers/physicians.
  • Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record.
  • Participate in utilization review process: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions.
  • Participate in case management on-call schedule as needed.


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 one's 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 bachelor's 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 what's 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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

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BE THE CONNECTION.

In your role as case manager, you can be the connection between exceptional care and the positive effect it has on every patient during their stay with us. Make an impact in a more profound way with your clinical and management skills as a part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satsfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

Actively manage and direct use of resources to achieve the highest quality outcomes and patient experiences.

Coordinate and advocate for the patient during hospitalization, from admission to post-discharge.

Manage information/communication to effectively oversee healthcare delivery and facilitate interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions.

Monitor the discharge plan implementation while identifying/addressing the patient's psychosocial and support-systems issues.

Oversee the coordination of services and manage issues in the areas of admission/discharge, team conference/interdisciplinary plan-of-care communication, patient/family education, payor relations and total fiscal management.

Ensure that cost-effective treatment is provided and patient's-rights regulations are followed.

Credentials:

  • Current CCM® or ACM certification preferred.
  • Two or more years of rehabilitation experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
  • Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner required.
  • Ability to work independently essential.
  • 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 his/her discipline within his/her state, individual must hold an active license.
  • 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).


Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

Benefits that begin when you do.

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Pay range: $19.35 - $50.10 with additional growth potential.
About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.
To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Client-provided location(s): West Kennebunk, Kennebunk, ME 04043, USA
Job ID: 9069_2314003-26d80bc4b1ed0c1002f94fbaaf69df4e
Employment Type: Full Time