Case Management Director

About the role

Join us in this journey of care, compassion, and leadership as we work together to make a difference where it matters most, serving as a key member of our leadership team overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of our Case Management department.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations and human resource management of the Case Management department.
• Oversee the interdisciplinary plan of care and the discharge planning process to ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of services with a central focus on census management, patient care outcomes, and key care indicators.
• Act as a patient and family advocate, ensuring that services are delivered to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Provide guidance and support to Case Managers and other staff, including training on managing caseloads and interpreting regulations, policies, operational procedures, and objectives.
• Review operations to ensure a high level of quality consistent with organizational standards.
• Build relationships with insurance companies, self-insured employers, case management firms, and other healthcare networks.

Qualifications

• Current CCM® or ACMTM certification is preferred.
• Must be qualified to independently complete an assessment within the scope of practice of his/her discipline. If licensure is required for the discipline within the hospital's state, individual must hold an active license.
• For Nursing, must possess bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with RN licensure. For other eligible health care professionals, must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Three years of hospital-based Case Management experience, including Utilization Review and Discharge Planning experience.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posted information.

Schedule

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Benefits

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Company Information

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!