Post Acute Case Manager
About the role
Willis Knighton Post Acute Care Management is seeking an RN to join their team. The department evaluates patients and facilitates placement in various facilities including Willis Knighton Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Extended Care Center Subacute Rehab, Progressive Care Center SNF, and The Oaks of LA Health Center (Live Oak) SNF. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients ranging from adolescents to the elderly for rehabilitation and/or skilled nursing facility needs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients for rehabilitation and/or skilled nursing facility needs
- Facilitate patient placement in various facilities
- Build strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, acute care social workers, and case managers to ensure efficient use of the continuum of care
- Work with insurance companies to maximize patient’s rehabilitation benefits
- Complete regulatory paperwork and assist the team to maintain regulatory compliance
- Work some weekends
- Show willingness to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and maintain a positive attitude
Requirements
- At least two years of clinical experience
- An outgoing personality
- A strong work ethic
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a willingness to work some weekends, be self-motivated, detail-oriented, very organized, and maintain a positive attitude. Significant phone and computer use, teamwork, patient evaluation skills, and great people skills are also required.
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency with computers and phone systems are essential.
Benefits
Willis Knighton offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $X per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.