What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager (RN, LSW, PT, OT or SLP) position at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC?
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center
St. Louis, MO
New Location Opening quarter 1 of 2025
Case Manager
(RN, LSW, PT, OT, or SLP preferred)
Full Time
We are seeking a Case Manager at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening quarter 1 of 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a primary point of contact to coordinate communication and collaboration within the transdisciplinary team, patient/family, central billing office and external stakeholders.
- Monitors program delivery in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team to meet the patient expected outcome and provide resource assistance as needed. Coordinates team and family conferences to review patient progress, problem solve barriers, receive family input and modify plans of care as needed.
- Oversees insurance continued stay authorizations, confirming reports are meaningful Reflective of patient progress, affirms insurance benefits are available and documented in EHR for timely and accurate service billing.
- Coordinates family training, oversees discharge planning, resource facilitation and communication of follow up services and appointments at the time of discharge.
Experience working with commercial payors, obtaining authorizations, and/or Case Management experience with the neuro population a plus!
Qualifications
- Current licensure in a clinical discipline per state guidelines (RN, LMSW, or licensed therapist (PT, OT, SLP preferred).
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
- Current State Driver's License in good standing required
- Bachelor's Degree two years experience in case management and discharge planning or neurorehabilitation environment preferred; experience with acquired brain injury or spinal cord population preferred.
- CCM Certification Preferred
- Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively
- Efficient computer technology and software application skills preferred
Additional Data
Benefits:
- Clinical Ladder Program (varies per location)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Benefit Program
- Extensive and thorough orientation program
- Team oriented environment
- Generous referral program
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
**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.
