Case Manager Or Social Worker

Facility Name: Saint Mary's Regional Health System 
Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehab
FTE: Full-Time
City/State: Russellville, AR                
                                                                           
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient's unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits
   Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
   Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
   6 paid holidays for full time employees
   Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities 
   401(k) retirement plan
   Flexible spending and health savings accounts

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

• The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a healthcare professional with 3-5 years clinical experience including med-surg and post acute care settings
• Incumbent must hold applicable and current license/certification to practice
• 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

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.