Acute Care Case Mgr II $30K Hiring Manager

Job description

Posting Date: 3/13/2026 Internal Closing Date: 3/19/2026* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights. Responsible for assessing and monitoring appropriate safe discharge plan by promoting quality, cost effective options, and interventions for patients in an acute care setting and as the patient transitions through the continuum of care. Through a collaborative process, participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds in assigned patient care unit with ability to lead discussion and direct plan. Ensures medical appropriateness criteria are met for level of care provided and is documented from admission through discharge. Reevaluates plan of care and ensures continued appropriateness based on the patients changing needs and condition as well as to identify potential delays, determine effectiveness and patient/family satisfaction. Maintains working knowledge of specialized case and utilization management methodologies and practices; applies concepts to everyday practice. Provides decision support for the treatment care team regarding documentation elements required by regulatory agencies and payers, e.g., Medicare, Medi-Cal, Health P...