What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital?
| Job ID | 263723 | Location | US-LA-New Orleans | Experience (Years) | 1 | Category | Clinical - Case Manager | Street Address | 2614 Jefferson Highway | Company | Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital | Position Type | Per Diem |
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical & Ochsner Health*
New Orleans, LA
Case Manager - Per Diem (As Needed)
RN or LCSW
Benefits of becoming a Case Manager with us:
- Impact on patient's recovery process and quality of life
- High success rate of patients being discharged home
- Competitive rates
- Team-oriented culture
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
Position Summary
The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost-effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital-based services meeting patient-related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans. The Case Manager, assesses the social work needs of the patient and provides social work intervention as part of the discharge planning process. The primary job functions in Case Management include: Clinical Interventions/Discharge and Care Planning Management; Fiscal Management; and Payer/Referral Management.
Minimum Qualifications - Social Work background
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required, Masters Degree in Social Work preferred
- Current and valid state licensure in Social Work required - LCSW
Minimum Qualifications - RN background
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required
- Previous experience in case management or related area required
Previous Experience - Social Work or RN
- BSN in nursing preferred.
- CCM Certification Preferred.
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
