Rehab Case Management Specialist

Rehab Case Management Specialist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.750000 | Part Time | 1st Shift - Days

Position Summary

The Case Management Specialist for the Inpatient Rehab Unit functions as a member of the case management team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned IRC patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers. The Case Management Specialist utilizes communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to implement the processes of admission and discharge of patients from the IRC as directed by the RN Case Managers. The Case Management Specialist promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge and awareness of community resources. The position assumes a pivotal role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree, or the equivalent (meaning 2 additional years of relevant experience if no degree), is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or related field, preferred.

Required Experience/Expectations

• Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating care in a comparable healthcare environment where effective communication and administrative functions are demonstrated.
• Experience coordinating with community resources with demonstrated knowledge in applying specific criteria for accessing those resources.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Expected to study and learn key CMS requirements for IRF regulatory compliance, and to functionally apply that knowledge to daily tasks.
• Must pass a competency test in the understanding of FIM ( Functional Independence Measure ) within 6 months of hire.

What We Offer for Full-time and Part-time Positions

• Competitive starting wage.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors, and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.