Case Manager, Per Diem

About the role

This is a per diem position working on an as needed basis for coverage purposes. Ideal Candidate: Case management experience, SNF experience, MA license required (RN, PT, OT, SLP, RT or LCSW/LICSW).

Responsibilities

• Completes intake interviews; determines need for medical and psycho-social evaluations.
• Reviews therapist and physician evaluations, care objectives, and plans; coordinates services being provided.
• Advocates for needed services and entitlements.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently internally and externally.
• Coordinates discharge and after care services with guidance from the clinical team.
• Aids others and supports the team.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow through with requests, share critical information, and get back to individuals in a timely manner.
• Initiates a complete assessment, gathers and verifies relevant baseline data, identifies understanding and expectations of the stay, and identifies any potential issues or barriers to arranging post inpatient care.
• Proactively works with patient, caregiver, and the interdisciplinary team, including community providers of medical services, as appropriate, to develop a realistic and timely plan for post inpatient care.
• Identifies and coordinates appropriate resources post discharge for patients requiring homecare, outpatient, or placement in an alternate level of care.
• Performs ongoing evaluation for appropriateness for the facility’s level of care by applying knowledge of level of care criteria with active collaboration with patients’ insurance payer.
• Complies with all applicable State and Federal regulations as well as other credentialing bodies, including but not limited to, Joint Commission and CARF, regarding the case management process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required.
• Experience case management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience 2-3 years preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community service resources.
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and team-oriented behavior.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to verbally calm patients.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)
• Remote typing: Onsite work location
• Scheduled weekly hours: 0
• Employee type: Per Diem
• Work shift: Day (United States of America)

Additional Job Details

Pay Range: $27.95 - $40.70/Hourly
Grade: 6

At Mass General Brigham

We recognize and reward the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.