Responsibilities
- Responsible for the interdisciplinary coordination of care for a designated patient population.
- Performs reviews of all inpatient admission records to ensure proper utilization of hospital resources and determination of admission for appropriate level of care.
- Assesses and identifies discharge needs and coordinates appropriate discharge plan.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of desired financial and quality outcomes.
- Maintains and enhances payor relationships.
Requirements
- Licensure in the state where the hospital resides is preferred.
- Professional disciplines of the designated case manager may include occupational therapist, physical therapist, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, or licensed social worker.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of inpatient experience, preferably in an acute, IRF, or LTACH setting.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in interdisciplinary care coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective discharge planning and resource utilization. Maintains strong relationships with payors while leveraging extensive inpatient experience in acute care settings.
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