Travel
Case Management
Burbank, CA
Care Manager – Acute Care
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Care Manager to join its acute care team. You'll manage a caseload of up to 25 adult and geriatric patients, coordinating care transitions, discharge planning, and ensuring compliance with medical necessity guidelines.
Shift & Schedule
- Days: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Weekends: Every other Saturday and Sunday, with a weekday off in exchange
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in acute medical care management with demonstrated expertise in care coordination and discharge planning
- License: Valid state license required at start date (compact licenses accepted)
- Skills: Proficiency with electronic health records, care coordination, discharge planning, disease management, DME ordering, HIPAA compliance, and knowledge of HMOs/IPAs
- References: Two professional references required (covering 1 year within the last 3 years)
Key Details
- Business attire or scrubs
- 40-hour orientation
- No floating between units
- Restricted time off requests (7 days maximum; must be requested upfront during application)
- Must commit to working at least 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Note
Candidates may be expected to float between nearby sister facilities when required. Refusal to float may result in assignment termination.