Case Manager

We are actively seeking a Case Manager at Intercare Sandton Physical Rehabilitation, to coordinate the care of the patient between all members of the multi-disciplinary team and the funder from pre-admission to discharge.

CRITICAL OUTPUT

• Contact patients and families before admission and at key stages to explain funder requirements, length of stay, authorisation, and discharge planning.
• Ensure that patient processes are efficient and promote satisfaction throughout their stay.
• Coordinate with funders, referring doctors, and other parties regarding patient transfer, authorisation, and benefit management.
• Participate in family and multi-disciplinary team meetings to provide clinical updates and assist with authorisation and care coordination.
• Perform thorough pre-admission assessments to ensure patients meet criteria and that admissions are appropriate.
• Assist with procurement of discharge equipment, oxygen, and provide detailed discharge reports to doctors and funders.
• Monitor and manage the patient's entire case from admission to discharge, ensuring all information is updated for admin staff and funders.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors, funders, and other stakeholders through regular communication and feedback.
• Monitor occupancy levels, identify risks such as infection control concerns, and work toward achieving budgetary and operational targets.
• Create awareness of the facility among key stakeholders and showcase the hospital when needed to encourage referrals and admissions.

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REQUIREMENT

• Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse / Enrolled Nurse
• Atleast 4 Years in a hospital or medical scheme environment; 2 - 3 years case management experience recommended.
• High-level understanding of operations, funder rules, and case coordination; medium knowledge of risk management, billing systems, information systems, and marketing.
• Strong rule-application, attention to detail, intermediate proficiency with words, numbers, and memory.
• Computer literacy essential.

If your personal purpose aligns with our mission and your values fit our value system, please apply. We encourage Diversity of Thought and welcome individuals who can contribute to and enrich our culture.

Our hiring process includes a video interview to help us get to know you better.