Care Manager - Acute Medical

Job Description

This is a 13-week contract position. We are seeking an experienced Care Manager specializing in acute medical care. The successful candidate will be responsible for care coordination and discharge planning within an acute care facility, supporting a patient ratio of 1:25.

Responsibilities

• Perform care coordination and discharge planning for patients.
• Assess patients and determine medical necessity per evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize computerized documentation effectively, specifically with Epic charting system.
• Manage caseload, with a daily census of up to 25 patients.
• Facilitate the admission criteria and disease management processes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of acute medical care management experience.
• Current California state license required; pending licenses accepted, but must be licensed upon start date.
• Experience with care coordination and discharge planning is essential.
• Previous charge experience in acute settings preferred.
• Must be willing to work every other weekend and commit to 3 of 5 major holidays.

Schedule

Day Shift: 5x8 hours (08:00 - 16:30). Flexibility for weekend coverage needed, typically one full weekend every four weeks subject to department needs.

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!