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Case Management
Burbank, CA
Case Manager – Acute Care
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Care Manager to join the acute care team. You'll manage a caseload of up to 25 adult and geriatric patients, coordinating care transitions, discharge planning, and ensuring seamless continuity of services.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: Day, 5×8 hours (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday and Sunday (with weekday day off); typically one full weekend per 4 weeks, subject to department needs
- Holiday Commitment: Must work 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Floating: No
- No floating between facilities required
Requirements
- California state license required (pending license accepted if licensed by start date)
- Minimum 2 years acute medical care management experience
- Proven expertise in care coordination and discharge planning
- Strong assessment and needs-evaluation skills
- Proficiency with computerized documentation systems
- Knowledge of HMOs, IPAs, CMS guidelines, and DRG concepts
- Ability to determine medical necessity and manage disease processes
- 2 professional references required
What You'll Do
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Coordinate discharges and arrange post-acute services
- Order and manage durable medical equipment as needed
- Communicate with interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation
- Work with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and evidence-based protocols
Important Notes
- RTO (time off) limited to 7 days maximum
- All scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during onboarding
- Post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
- Dress code: Business attire or scrubs
- Required orientation: 40 hours