LifePoint Health

Job Description

Case Manager - IRF

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Your experience matters

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager on our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Case Manager who excels in this role:

• Coordinates management of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies.
• Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.
• Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management and discharge planning.
• Serves as a patient advocate through resource utilization, discharge planning and addressing the holistic needs of the patient.
• Assists with departmental specific performance improvement initiatives collecting and reporting data as requested by supervisor.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse, Social Work, or licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Occupational Therapist. Additional requirements include:

• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred; for example, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM); Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification, American Case Management Association (ACM) or Board Certification in CM by the ANCC e.g.: RN-BC
• Minimum of 2 years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting is highly preferred; acute/rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer skills in excel, word, outlook, power point, etc. required.
• Must have good organizational skills, time management skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information and carry out duties independently
• Must be cooperative and have the desire to be a team player.
• Must recognize and observe confidentiality principles.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Savannah by emailing savannah.hosey@lifepointhealth.net.

More about Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Youngstown community. We are proud to be CHQ Accredited.

EEOC Statement

“Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.