This multifaceted role will focus on discharge planning, utilization review, and swing bed coordination within our healthcare facility. The Case Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth transition of patients from the acute care setting to appropriate post-acute care options, while also managing utilization and assisting swing bed services.
Location:
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, CA 95971
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $58.98 – $84.09 (based on clinical pay scale)
Job Status / Shift Information:
- Full-time, benefited
- Requried to be put on administration on call schedule
Qualifications:
Experience:
- A Minimum of three (3) years' experience in case management and utilization management.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (such as Nursing, or Healthcare Administration).
- Current healthcare licensure or relevant certification (e.g., RN or related lic.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of insurance and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Understanding of medical terminology and patient care.
- Excellent skills in crucial conversations, and emotional intelligence.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, social, and financial needs to develop effective discharge plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the most suitable and seamless post-acute care.
- Coordinate and facilitate family meetings to educate and involve patients and their families in the discharge planning process.
- Monitor and update discharge plans to address evolving patient needs and conditions.
- Review and assess the medical necessity and appropriateness of care provided to patients.
Benefits / Perks:
- Pay & Recognition
- Balanced Life
- Well-Being
- Professional Growth
- Dependent Care
- Child Care
At PDH, we believe investing in our team matters. Our benefits and perks include medical, vision, dental, 401k, retirement, paid time off, discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network, housing stipend or paid housing for first 3 months of employment, shift differentials, and more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available
Why Plumas District Hospital:
Work in a supportive, community-focused clinic environment surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada. Make a lasting impact on patient care while enjoying competitive pay and meaningful benefits.
Contact Information:
Recruiter Name/Email:
Department Phone:
530-283-7169