Horizon Health Corporation
DIRECTOR OF CASE MANAGEMENT Wellington Regional Medical Center
Horizon Health Corporation, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Job Overview
This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) at Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida, a 235‑bed acute care hospital owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has served the Palm Beach County area since 1986.
Wellington Regional promotes an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth, and is committed to fair and ethical treatment for all.
Role and Responsibilities Assumes responsibility and accountability for the fiscal, operational and personnel management of the Case Management Department, including RN Case Managers & licensed social workers. Assures the achievement of Hospital inpatient and observation patient length of stay goals. Assures the placement of patients into the appropriate patient status. Collaborates with the CMO and Medical Staff on all Case Management/Physician issues. Coordinates safe discharge processes for all patients to the appropriate next step in the continuum of care. Develops plans to effectively manage patients post‑discharge to prevent readmissions. Hospital lead for the Medical Staff’s Utilization Management Committee. Assures the appropriate patients are referred to EHR for second level patient status reviews. Co‑chairs the Hospital’s Denials Committee with the Patient Access Director, interceding to prevent patient denials and post‑discharge governmental and insurance company take backs.
Job Requirements
Current RN license in the State of Florida.
Case Management certification.
BS required. A.M.S. strongly preferred.
Five (5) years Case Management Director Experience in an Acute Care setting required.
Benefits and Perks
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Educational Assistance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Contact For more information, please contact Wendy Russell, Recruiter at wendy.russell@uhsinc.com or by phone at (561) 798-8635.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Company Overview Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Wellington Regional promotes an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth, and is committed to fair and ethical treatment for all.
Role and Responsibilities Assumes responsibility and accountability for the fiscal, operational and personnel management of the Case Management Department, including RN Case Managers & licensed social workers. Assures the achievement of Hospital inpatient and observation patient length of stay goals. Assures the placement of patients into the appropriate patient status. Collaborates with the CMO and Medical Staff on all Case Management/Physician issues. Coordinates safe discharge processes for all patients to the appropriate next step in the continuum of care. Develops plans to effectively manage patients post‑discharge to prevent readmissions. Hospital lead for the Medical Staff’s Utilization Management Committee. Assures the appropriate patients are referred to EHR for second level patient status reviews. Co‑chairs the Hospital’s Denials Committee with the Patient Access Director, interceding to prevent patient denials and post‑discharge governmental and insurance company take backs.
Job Requirements
Current RN license in the State of Florida.
Case Management certification.
BS required. A.M.S. strongly preferred.
Five (5) years Case Management Director Experience in an Acute Care setting required.
Benefits and Perks
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Educational Assistance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Contact For more information, please contact Wendy Russell, Recruiter at wendy.russell@uhsinc.com or by phone at (561) 798-8635.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Company Overview Universal Health Services, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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