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The Rehabilitation Case Manager PRN is responsible for coordinating intake/admission to the rehabilitation center, interacting with families in orientation to the rehabilitation center including the team, facility, evaluations, plan of care, treatments, staffing, and discharge planning. Works as a liaison between families/patients and rehabilitation staff to promote maximal outcomes and family-centered care during the patient's rehabilitation stay. Develops and maintains contacts with prospective referral sources and strengthens growth of programs and further education efforts for the rehabilitation staff.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Registers patients after obtaining authorization and funding for outpatient therapy services: Obtains all necessary information to get authorization to treat, approved funding and to complete registration. Communicates with therapists the number of visits approved and/or the need for re-certification. Obtains updated prescriptions, authorization and extensions as needed and completes re-registration/updates within appropriate time frame. Provides updates to payer as required to obtain authorization for funding of continued services. Orients patient/family to outpatient therapy services and informs them of their financial obligations for services.
- Assesses the patient's clinical, social, functional and continuing care needs: Communicates with physician and team as needed and coordinates and facilitates team staffing as appropriate. Informs program supervisor of any program issues that affect provision of patient care. Ensures documentation is clear and concise and meets all requirements of department, program and payer.
- Coordinates and facilitates discharge planning process: Maintains regular communication with therapist, patient and/or family and physician regarding discharge plan. Makes referrals for continued services for patient post-discharge. Educates patient/family on community resources. Provides supportive counseling and education to patient/family as needed.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of experience in Case Management, Rehabilitation, Social Work, or other healthcare focus in clinical settings.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Professions or a related field.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Course studies within degree program and/or exposure in field placements.
- Knowledge of: Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and managed care health plans and therapy services.
- Proficiency in development of interdisciplinary care plans and other documentation.
- Oriented to community resources for discharge planning and follow up needs of patients.
- Professional work history and continuing education courses.
- Understanding of applicable federal, state and professional regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, families and professionals. Ability to detail patient needs and justify services provided in written documentation.
- Microsoft Word and Office.
- Operate fax and copier.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to operate office machines.
- Experience communicating with patients, families, physicians, therapists and insurance case managers.
- Experience meeting federally regulated documentation requirements.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
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Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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