What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)?
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical
201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Case Manager - Inpatient Rehab
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday Per Diem (as needed)
(1 day throughout week and 2 weekends a month)
Per Diem Rate: $39/hr
Benefits of becoming a Case Manager with us:
- Manageable case loads
- 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
Responsibilities
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. Case Managers duties include:
- 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
- Implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans
Qualifications
Minimum requirements - Social Work background:
- Current and valid state licensure in Social Work preferred - LCSW or LSW
Minimum requirements - RN background:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required
Preferred qualifications:
- BSN in nursing
- CCM Certification
- Previous experience in case management and discharged planning
Per Diem Requirement: Two shifts per 4-week schedule as census supports. Two high-need staffing shifts, minor holiday/ Major Holiday, holiday weeks, holiday weekends.
Additional Data
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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.
Salary : $39
