Acute Care Case Manager

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift: 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

Job Description

The Case Manager will be responsible for managing a caseload of up to 25 patients. This role involves care coordination, discharge planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient management. The Case Manager will assess patients, determine medical necessity, and participate in family meetings while actively engaging in the development of treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with varying medical and social needs.
• Coordinate care services within an acute care setting.
• Facilitate patient assessments and determine medical necessity according to evidence-based guidelines.
• Plan and implement discharge plans, ensuring smooth transitions for patients.
• Participate in treatment planning and family meetings.
• Utilize InterQual criteria for patient assessments and care coordination.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care case management or discharge planning.
• Must hold a valid CA state license by the start date; pending licenses are accepted but must be licensed upon starting.
• Experience with Epic charting system is required.
• Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare/MediCal regulations is preferred.
• Ability to independently arrange DME, SNF, and transport services.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!