Case Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

To serve as the interdisciplinary team coordinator; facilitate the delivery of services to patients and their families; manage the financial resources of the patient by acting as a liaison to the payor; assume cost effectiveness of treatment provided by the team; facilitate and coordinate the discharge planning process; serve as the patient and family advocate; coordinate and direct effective communication regarding the patient’s care

POSITION PURPOSE:

To serve as the interdisciplinary team coordinator; facilitate the delivery of services to patients and their families; manage the financial resources of the patient by acting as a liaison to the payor; assume cost effectiveness of treatment provided by the team; facilitate and coordinate the discharge planning process; serve as the patient and family advocate; coordinate and direct effective communication regarding the patient’s care

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses or Certifications:  Current RN or LSW Licensure preferred, or other disciplines as deemed appropriate.

CPR Certification.

Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience:  Two to three year experience in medical rehabilitation    

Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of regulations and parameters of third-party reimbursement;

Exhibits tact, diplomacy, and team-player attitude working toward customer and hospital-wide objectives;

Protects confidentiality in all areas as applicable;

Ability to dictate patient documentation;

Ability to demonstrate skill in administration, accountability, decision-making, and time management;

Ability to interact in a positive manner and communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor,

and other hospital employees;

Ability to coordinate the day-to-day function of the Department of Case Management.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:

Position has Full Access to Protected Health Information of patients on Rehabilitation Unit and in Outpatient.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

Organize and prioritize tasks and projects

Accurately complete job responsibilities within the specified time constraints to meet the needs of patients, regulatory standards and customer satisfaction

Physical ReQUIREMENTS:

Essential functions:

Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

“Exceptional attendance is a requirement in order to fulfill role expectations.”

CRITICAL DEMANDS:

Lift up to 30# from floor to 36” and from 36” to 64” (Occasional)                         Sitting(Constant)

Walk up to .25 miles(Occasional)                                                                    Stand(Occasional)

Sustained forward bending in sitting(Occasional)                                         Repetitive Squat(Occasional)

Push/Pull up to 75#of force at 36”(Occasional)                                            Kneel(Occasional)

Repetitive Squat(Occasional)                                                                           Full body range of motion(Constant)

Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50#(Constant)                             Sustained squat(Occasional)

Front Carry up to 30# for 25 feet(Occasional)

Balance(Continuous) In walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.

Working Conditions:

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include: