Job Description
Candidate will function as a Case Management educator and also be expected to provide coverage at other CH-East inpatient rehab units as needed.
Scope of work
Under general direction, integrates cost, quality and utilization to facilitate the admission, continued stay and discharge of the patient. Reviews and evaluates appropriateness of admission or continued stay based on medical necessity. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient care and engagement, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration and functions of utilization management, and/or care coordination, discharge planning, and appropriate care transitions. Has accountability for the care coordination and discharge planning of all hospitalized patients.
+ Identifies patients that need care management services (i.e. utilization review; care coordination; and/or discharge/transition planning).
+ Re...
Scope of work
Under general direction, integrates cost, quality and utilization to facilitate the admission, continued stay and discharge of the patient. Reviews and evaluates appropriateness of admission or continued stay based on medical necessity. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient care and engagement, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration and functions of utilization management, and/or care coordination, discharge planning, and appropriate care transitions. Has accountability for the care coordination and discharge planning of all hospitalized patients.
+ Identifies patients that need care management services (i.e. utilization review; care coordination; and/or discharge/transition planning).
+ Re...