A Clinical Case Manager coordinates medical care and provides advocacy to help people get the best and most affordable care. Helps patients navigate insurance and hospital bureaucracies and access information. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment and travel to different doctors' offices, hospitals or a patient's home.
Full time Your experience matters! At Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. The Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located at 12011 SE Loop 410 Access Road in San Antonio, Texas. It's designed for individuals recovering from serious injuries or illnesses that have affected their ability to function independently. This new, state-of-the-art facility provides intensive, patient-focused rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. It specializes in helping patients regain mobility, strength, and independence after events like strokes, traumatic injuries, or surgeries. As a Case Manager, Licensed joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute The Licensed Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care plan, discharge planning, and patient progress communication within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role serves as a liaison among patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care transitions. Essential Functions Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions. Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines. Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed. Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes. Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Strong communication and coordination skills required. Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively with medical and non-medical staff.
Qualifications and requirements:
Education & License:
Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certifications:
Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN).
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly preferred.
Skills:
Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. About us Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX , and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement "Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio 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.
Qualifications:
['Certification in Case Management', 'Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing', 'Licensure as a Physical Therapist', 'Licensure as a Registered Nurse', 'Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist', 'Licensure as a Social Worker', 'Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist', 'Licensure as an Occupational Therapist']
