The Care Manager coordinates all health care services required for an organized, multi-disciplinary team approach to management of designated patient populations; initiates discharge planning in a timely fashion, develops and revises individualized discharge plans as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment; assesses quality, cost-efficient care to ensure patient’s plan of care promotes a safe and timely discharge; evaluates overall plan for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals; monitors appropriateness of admissions and continued stay; provides the link between provider and payer organizations, physicians and the community in the transition of patient care through the health care system.
Job Requirements:
*Current CT RN license required
*A minimum of 2 years of acute care clinical experience required
*Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 – 6 years of hospital experience preferred
*Acute care case management, home care and/or long term care experience preferred
*Professional certification in Case Management or eligibility preferred
WORK SCHEDULE: Per Diem/As-Needed, Monday - Friday coverage
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a rehabilitation-focused, nonprofit health system located in Wallingford, Connecticut, that provides inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from
illness or injury to maximum recovery.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is anchored by Gaylord Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, and includes Gaylord Outpatient and Gaylord Physical Therapy for patients who require diagnosis and treatment on an outpatient basis. Together, these entities deliver a complete continuum of rehab care
driven by technology, research, clinical experience, and human compassion. For more information visit www.gaylord.org.
