What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager Full Time position at Ernest Health?
At Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, we are passionate about patient care! Nationally Recognized: Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 4 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Stroke Certification and Amputee Certification. At our 32-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.
Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
- Earned Time Off
Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:
- Clinical Career Ladder levels
- Nursing Preceptor Programs
- PCT Career Path levels
- CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
- One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: https://careers.ernesthealth.com/careers-home/
We're located in the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Montana
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Responsibilities
Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Salary : $51,900 - $65,800
