Case Manager - Inpatient Rehab Hospital
Company: Exalt Health Rehab Hospital At Lakewood Ranch
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Exalt Health, an
acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation
program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours
of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for
patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal
cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation
conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations,
orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Position Summary
In collaboration with the physician, the Case Manager provides
individual program management for each patient to ensure the
patient’s progression through the continuum of care in a manner
that achieves the desired clinical and financial outcomes. Monitors
and manages clinical and financial coordination of treatment plans
of assigned patients to ensure timely, cost-effective,
individualized service delivery. Works with rehabilitation patients
with various disabilities including, but not limited to: spinal
cord injury, brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, amputation,
neurologic disorders, orthopedic conditions, and arthritis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Comprehensive Assessment:
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments for patients and their
families, identifying needs, barriers to care, and support systems.
Collaborative Care Planning: Participate in interdisciplinary team
meetings to develop individualized care plans that address medical,
functional, and psychosocial needs. Resource Navigation: Identify
and connect patients and families to appropriate community
resources, financial assistance programs, and post-discharge
support services. Discharge Planning: Proactively initiate and
coordinate comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring safe and timely
transitions to the next level of care (home, skilled nursing
facility, etc.). Insurance and Authorization Management: Work
closely with insurance providers to obtain authorizations for
treatment, provide updates on patient progress, and address any
coverage-related issues. Advocacy and Support: Serve as a patient
and family advocate, providing emotional support and guidance
throughout the rehabilitation process. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records,
including assessments, care plans, progress notes, and discharge
summaries. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Licenses
or Certifications Current, unencumbered licenses are required based
on educational training (i.e., RN, LMSW, LVN); a Certified Case
Manager is preferred. Education, Training, and Experience A minimum
of one to three years of healthcare and clinical experience in a
hospital setting, preferably one year of medical rehabilitation
experience. Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity
Standards Respect patient rights and promote customer satisfaction.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing
job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical and
problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under deadlines and
handle multiple tasks. Speaks and communicates English effectively
in verbal and written format; writes legibly. Reading and
comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties
appropriately. Works cooperatively with co-workers and other
hospital employees Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows
environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Exalt Health is an
equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with
ADA regulations as applicable.
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