Acute Care, Case Management, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Durable Medical Equipment, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Healthcare, Logistics, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Social Work, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Theater, Time Management, Utilization Management, Willing to Travel
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift) with weekend coverage: at least 2 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule; Day shift
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform acute hospital case management and utilization review to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time
- Conduct admission reviews and apply InterQual criteria to support utilization decisions
- Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team and partner with social services to streamline discharges
- Manage a caseload (approximate daily census up to 20-22) and prioritize patient needs effectively
- Complete computerized documentation in Epic to maintain accurate, timely patient records
- Facilitate prior authorizations, needs assessments and orders for DME as part of discharge planning
- Communicate clearly with patients, families and payer teams to support benefits eligibility and transitions of care
Qualifications
- Valid California state license required; pending licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years acute care hospital inpatient case management experience, with current practice within the last 6 months
- Hardstop: demonstrated knowledge of InterQual and Epic is required
- Travel experience required—seasoned traveler preferred and able to work travel assignments
- Weekend availability to meet department needs (at least 2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
- Experience with care coordination, admission reviews, discharge planning, prior authorizations and DME needs assessments
- Computerized documentation experience is required
- Comfort managing a caseload consistent with a 1:20 ratio and collaborating with social services
Knowledge & Skills
- Acute hospital case management and utilization review expertise
- InterQual criteria application and utilization management
- Proficiency in Epic for charting and documentation
- Care coordination and discharge planning skills
- Experience with admission reviews and benefits eligibility
- Prior authorizations and DME needs assessment
- Familiarity with HMOs, IPAs and payer interactions
- Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
Benefits
- Supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Travel reimbursement and help navigating travel assignments
- Professional development support and access to ongoing training
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options (where eligible)
- Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people onboard
- A collaborative environment with social services and interdisciplinary support
Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, CA
Enjoy life on the California coast while working in Santa Monica: stroll the iconic Santa Monica Pier and beach, shop and dine along Third Street Promenade, bike the beachfront path to Venice, hike scenic trails in the Santa Monica Mountains, catch sunsets at Palisades Park, and take quick trips into Los Angeles for museums, concerts and theater. With LAX nearby, weekend escapes to Malibu or the Ojai valley are easy. Plenty of coffee shops, farmer's markets and ocean breezes await after your shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Acute Care Case Manager? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume call us at today.
Hashtags
#CaseManagerJobs #AcuteCareCaseManager #SantaMonicaCAJobs #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #EpicJobs #InterQual #CareCoordination #DischargePlanning #TravelHealthcare
U
United Health Care Staffing, Inc.