Weekend Case Manager

Job overview

The Weekend Case Manager role is an onsite position located in Lewistown, PA. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the interdisciplinary team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley. This role exists to serve as a vital link between exceptional care and patient outcomes. The Case Manager coordinates patient care from admission through post-discharge, manages resources, and oversees interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions to ensure meaningful recovery journeys.

What you'll do

• Work with interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences. Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish tentative discharge plan and contingency plans. Participate in planning for and the execution of patient discharge experience. Monitor patient experience: quality/timeliness/service appropriateness/payors/expectations. Facilitate team conferences weekly and coordinate all treatment plan modifications. Complete case management addendums and all required documentation. Maintain knowledge of regulations/standards, company policies/procedures, and department operations. Review/analyze case management reports, including Key Care Indicators, and plan appropriate actions. Understand commercial contract levels, exclusions, payor requirements, and recertification needs. Attend Acute Care Transfer (ACT) meetings to identify trends and collaboratively reduce ACTs. Meet with patient/family per Patient Arrival and Initial Visit Standard within 24 hrs. of admission. Perform assessment of goals and complete case management addendum within 48 hours of admission. Educate patient/family on rehabilitation and Case Manager role
• establish communication plan. Schedule and facilitate family conferences as needed. Assist patient with timely procuring/planning of resources to avoid discharge delays or issues. Monitor compliance with regulations for orthotics and prosthetics ordering and payment. Make appropriate/timely referrals, including documentation to post discharge providers/physician. Ensure accuracy of discharge and payor-related information in the patient record. Participate in utilization review process: data collection, trend review, and resolution actions. Participate in case management on-call schedule as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

weekend required

lewistown pa

encompass health

case manager

rehabilitation

inpatient

healthcare

clinical

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.