Case Manager

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South Position: Case Manager Shift: FT Days Schedule: 8:00am - 5pm (some flexibility)

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Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Case Manager joining our team, youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

What were looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Case Manager who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Position Summary The Licensed Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care plan, discharge planning, and patient progress communication within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role serves as a liaison among patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective care transitions.

More About Us: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024 and 2025. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. Its a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St. Louis area need them! 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!

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete departmental orientation, as well as initial and annual competencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify barriers to care or discharge and develop appropriate solutions.
• Document patient care activities in alignment with workflow timelines, including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
• Schedule family conferences and communicate progress and discharge planning with caregivers after team conferences and as needed.
• Coordinate weekly interdisciplinary team conferences to monitor treatment goals and outcomes.
• Review assigned Case Mix Group (CMG) and assist the team in identifying actively treated comorbid conditions; communicate findings to the Health Information Management (HIM) team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & License: Licensure required as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist. Certifications: Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing is preferred (e.g., CCM, ACM, RN-BC, ARN). Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or case management in an inpatient setting is preferred; acute rehabilitation hospital experience strongly is preferred. Skills: Effective oral and written communication in English; additional languages preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.