Case Manager (CM), Inpatient Rehabilitation

About the role

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care that exceeds industry standards and meets patient expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary care coordination and discharge planning
• Identify barriers to progress and help develop solutions with the care team
• Document care activities and complete the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines
• Facilitate weekly team conferences and family meetings
• Communicate patient progress and discharge plans to caregivers
• Review Case Mix Groups (CMGs) and collaborate with HIM on comorbidities
• Support additional departmental needs as assigned

Requirements

• Active licensure as an RN, Social Worker (LSW), Respiratory Therapist, PT, OT, or SLP
• 2+ years of case management or social work experience in an inpatient setting (rehab experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Case Management or Rehab Nursing certification (CCM, ACM, RN-BLC, ARN); preferred

Qualifications

• Active licensure as an RN, Social Worker (LSW), Respiratory Therapist, PT, OT, or SLP
• 2+ years of case management or social work experience in an inpatient setting (rehab experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Case Management or Rehab Nursing certification (CCM, ACM, RN-BLC, ARN); preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. We also provide mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

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Schedule

This position is full-time and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• 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

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Northwest Arkansas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. 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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers, and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.