Case Manager/ Discharge Planner - Per Diem

Case Manager/Discharge PlannerPenn State Health Rehabilitation HospitalAll potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.A joint venture with Select Medical & Penn State HealthHummelstown, PAPer Diem - Weekday Shift AvailabilityResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryThe Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost-effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital-based services meeting patient-related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans. The Case Manager assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and provides intervention as part of the discharge planning process.The primary job functions in Case Management include:Clinical Interventions/Discharge PlanningCare Planning ManagementFiscal ManagementPayer/Referral ManagementQualificationsMinimum QualificationsCurrent licensure in a clinical discipline per state guidelines required. (Registered Nurse or Social Work (SW) preferred)Previous ExperiencePrevious experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred. xevrcycCCM Certification Preferred.Additional DataEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans