Summary:

Coordinates management of care for a specified patient population in a single hospital; follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management and discharge planning.

Appropriate minimum degree for preferred licensure or certification or commensurate experience in a related healthcare field.

Healthcare professional licensure preferred as Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.

Appropriate certification in Case Management preferred; for example, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification.

• Current BS in Social Work, Registered/Licensed Nurse licensure or other therapy licensure .
• Minimum of 2 years social work or case management experience preferred; acute/rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information and carry out duties independently.
• Must be cooperative and have the desire to be a team player.
• Must recognize and observe confidentiality principles.