Responsible for the interdisciplinary coordination of care for a designated patient population
Performs reviews of all inpatient admission records to ensure proper utilization of hospital resources and determination of admission for appropriate level of care
Assesses and identifies discharge needs and coordinates appropriate discharge plan
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of desired financial and quality outcomes
Maintains and enhances payor relationships
Requirements
Licensure in the state where the hospital resides is preferred
Professional disciplines of the designated case manager may include occupational therapist, physical therapist, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, or (licensed) social worker
Current BLS certification required
Three (3) to five (5) years of inpatient experience, preferably in an acute, IRF, or LTACH setting