Case Management

Care Manager – Case Coordination

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Care Manager to join its acute care team. You'll work day shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) in a patient-centered care coordination role, supporting adults and geriatric patients with complex medical and social needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care coordination plans
• Manage discharge planning and arrange post-acute services (SNF, DME, ambulance transport)
• Organize and facilitate family meetings and treatment plan development
• Navigate appeals, denials, and CMS guidelines
• Support patients experiencing homelessness, mental health crises, substance use disorders, and those in foster/adoptive situations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Work independently and collaboratively across the interdisciplinary team

Requirements

• California state license (must be active at start date; pending licenses accepted if activated before day one)
• Minimum 2 years acute care case management and care coordination experience
• Current travel healthcare experience (not your first assignment)
• Strong knowledge of HMOs, IPAs, discharge planning, and advance directives (POLST)
• Competency with computerized documentation systems
• Ability to work a variable 5-day workweek; weekend coverage required (specific days off not guaranteed but consecutive days off scheduled when possible)

Contract Details

• Duration: 26 weeks
• Start: ASAP (September 21, 2026)
• Shift: Day 5x8 (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Dress code: Turquoise or business casual
• Patient ratio: 1:25
• Float to nearby facilities as needed; commitment to floating is mandatory
• Maximum 7 days RTO; must commit to working 3 of 5 holiday shifts (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)