Physical Rehab Case Manager

DescriptionPURPOSE STATEMENT:Plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients on our Rehabilitation Unit.TrustPoint Hospital offers the only acute, hospital-based rehabilitation in Middle Tennessee. Our purpose is to help people recovering from illness or injury attain the highest possible quality of life. Our rehabilitation center has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health. This unit offers occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy. Other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing are provided. BENEFITS:Competitive benefits package offered including:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

PTO/Vacation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.

Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.

Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.

Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.

Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.

May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.

Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.

Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.

Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.

May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.

Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Two or more years’ experience working with patient population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

RN license preferred

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)