Social Worker Discharge Planner

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

*In partnership with Select Medical*

New Orleans, LA

Social Worker Discharge Planner (Case Manager)

Full-time / Salaried

We are actively seeking a Social Worker Case Manager with experience in a hospital setting and discharge planning. If this sounds like a role for you, apply today!

Benefits of becoming a Case Manager with us: 

• Manageable case loads
• Impact on patient's recovery process and quality of life
• High success rate of patients being discharged home 
• Competitive rates 
• Team-oriented culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

Position Summary

The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of health care decisions by using a systematic approach to assure treatment plans that improve quality and outcomes, coordination of care across the continuum; promotion of cost-effective care within the allotted time frame; assuring payments of hospital-based services meeting patient-related utilization management criteria, and implementation of safe and appropriate discharge plans. The Case Manager assesses the psychosocial needs of the patient and provides intervention as part of the discharge planning process.

The primary job functions in Case Management include:

• Clinical Interventions/Discharge Planning
• Care Planning Management
• Fiscal Management
• Payer/Referral Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Licensure in a clinical discipline per state guidelines required. (Registered Nurse or Social Work (SW) preferred)

Previous Experience 

• Previous experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning preferred.
• CCM Certification Preferred.

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.