Case Manager (CM), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis ( IRF)

Position: Case manager (CM)

Shift: Full Time Days

Schedule: Monday - Friday hours are 8:00am - 5:00 pm with Flexibility

Accepting the following candidate for the role:

Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist.

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is 50-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• 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:

We are looking for a dynamic Case Manager who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What you will do in this role:

• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities

• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others

• Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and Lifepoint

• Assist with the development of student programs as requested

• Maintain competency, licenses/ certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations

• Demonstrate use of effective case management skills to plan, coordinate and evaluate patient care and movement in the care continuum

• Supports the team in the development of individualized care plans

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families

• Collect quality review data

• Participate in survey preparation activities

• Interact with assigned program consultant

• Participate in unit safety committee activities

• Contribute to the delivery of cost-effective care

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a healthcare professional with clinical experience including med-surg and post-acute care settings

• Incumbent must hold applicable and current license/certification to practice within their skill set.

• Registered nurse strongly preferred other licensed professional or certified case manager acceptable

• Incumbent shall have demonstrated progressive responsibility in previous job roles, positive communication skills and basic computer word processing ability.

• Knowledge of reimbursement benefits and requirements including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid and managed care is required

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis South is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment

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.