.Rehabilitation Case Manager PRNYOUR JOB IS MORE THAN A JOBWhy a Great Place to Work:You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.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 DUTIES1. 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.2. 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.3. 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 QUALIFICATIONS1. 2 years of experience in Case Management, Rehabilitation, Social Work, or other healthcare focus in clinical settings.EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS1
