Case Manager, Per Diem
 Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
| 1575 Cambridge Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 21, 2026 | |
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Summary
Responsible for completing intake interviews; determining need for medical and psycho-social evaluations; reviewing therapist and physician evaluations, care objectives, and plans; coordinating services being provided; advocating for needed services and entitlements. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Discusses assessment findings and patient status with physician and /or treatment team to maximize outcomes. -Assist in discharge planning as required -Communicating effectively and efficiently internally and externally. -Coordinates discharge and after care services with guidance from the clinical team -Assists others and supports the team. -Demonstrates the ability to follow through with requests, sharing of critical information, and getting back to individuals in a timely manner. -Liaises with the on-site multi-disciplinary team, as well as the Utilization Review Team, Business Development and other departments -Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. -Initiate a complete assessment, to gather and/or verify relevant baseline data, identify their understanding and expectations of their stay, and identify any potential issues/barriers to arranging post inpatient care. -Proactively work with patient, caregiver, and the interdisciplinary team, including community providers of medical services, as appropriate, to develop a realistic and timely plan for post inpatient care. -Identify and coordinate appropriate resources post discharge for patients requiring homecare, outpatient, or placement in an alternate level of care. -Perform ongoing evaluation for appropriateness for the facility's level of care by applying knowledge of level of care criteria with active collaboration with patients insurance payer -Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations as well as other credentialing bodies, including but not limited to, Joint Commission and CARF, regarding the case management process. -Spaulding serves the acute rehabilitation population: stroke, traumatic orthopedic injury burns, spinal cord injury, brain injury. Education Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] Experience Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |