Corporate Director, Case Management

POSITION SUMMARY:
(Briefly describe the overall purpose of this position - Why does it exist and how does it contribute to the overall organization?)

The Regional Director of Case Management is responsible for strategic direction and operational leadership for all case management activities across Steward Health Care System as well as high level operations, ongoing quality, productivity and consistency of case management processes. Maintains corporate relationships both within and outside of Steward. Other responsibilities include strategic planning, denials management, appeals, level of care, development and implementation of operational plans, education and collaboration with physician leaders, facility leaders and service line leaders including but not limited to CDI, HIM, Audit & Appeal, physicians/clinicians, Quality, and Revenue Operations.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include patient progression and discharge procedures, community service accessibility, and identification of potential barriers to patient treatment. Additional responsibilities include operational oversight, managing department budgets, quality assurance, corporate compliance, and developing department goals. This role will maintain consistent case management and utilization review processes throughout Steward Health Care System.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develops integrated case management program:
o Evaluates current case management services and identifies needs and opportunities for quality improvements and increased consistency across facilities.
o Develops policies and procedures to support integration and effectiveness of case management efforts.
o Leads efforts to develop comprehensive large case management program.
o Works closely with Physician Advisors.
o Provides guidance to providers regarding utilization review process, results interpretation and identifying needs.
o Participates in the evaluation of community resources utilization.
o Negotiate contracts with facilities and vendors as necessary for patient continuum of care.
o Standardizes Utilization Review Committee plans, agendas, and committee participants under direction of the CMO.
Ensures information systems are in place to support case management:
o Coordinates evaluation of software packages and makes recommendations.
o Ensures appropriate interface with Meditech system.
o Maintain appropriate educational training for computer systems with Case Management Department Directors.
o Work with liaison in IS department to develop department specific reports for daily workflow and data collection.

Coordinates disease management efforts:
o Ensures that appropriate protocols are being developed to support disease management programs.
o Develops disease management committees.
o Participates with CM Directors in interdisciplinary teams to institute system-wide supports for disease management initiatives.
o Work in collaboration with insurance carriers to promote Disease Management programs to medical staff for appropriate referrals.
Provides educational programs regarding managed care programs and CMS:
o Develops and delivers case management principles to physicians, staff and others.
o Work with physician leadership to educate physician staff on an ongoing basis about changes to managed care and CMS regulations.
Develops case management organization:
o Develops case management organization and staffing plan with Case Management Directors.
o Defines new positions and in hiring Case Management Directors.
o Oversees the work of case management directors and providers for the ongoing development of performance.
o Assists with the development and manages case management budget.
o Develops a database, which quantifies and tracks ongoing case management initiatives resulting from third party payment issues.
o Work with Case Management Directors and department leaders to increase quality of patient care.
Case Management Duties:
o Act as a resource for all Case Management Directors and staff.
o Educate nursing staff and ancillary departments about multidisciplinary care rounds.
o Establish consistent processes across Steward facilities related to LOS huddles, multi -disciplinary rounds, short stay hospitalizations and other relevant processes.
Travel to the Steward Health Care System facilities
Performs related and unrelated responsibilities, as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
(Examples: Ability to work independently and take initiative; Good judgment and problem solving skills; Communication skills; Interpersonal and organizational skills; Level of confidentiality)

Knowledge of TJC requirements
Knowledge of quality assurance, standards compliance, and outcome management
Knowledge of external medical case management programs
Knowledge and application of reimbursement guidelines
Knowledge of payment/reimbursement systems
Knowledge of patient rights and commitment to patient advocacy
Effective educator skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective crisis management skills
Effective team leadership skills
Ability to collect, document, and analyze data
Understanding of claims submission process
Word processing and data entry skills
Network access to community, state, and national resources and health services organizations
Application of budgetary skills
Ability to effectively manage staff
Ability to prioritize and work in concert with the hospital Presidents, CFO and medical staff
Ability to assist in training activities
Demonstrates effective resource management
Demonstrated experience and competency in working with individuals and groups
Application of counseling skills in interpersonal behaviors and conflict resolution

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
I. Education: Bachelors with masters degree preferred.
II. Experience (Type & Length): Minimum of five years management experience in a hospital related healthcare environment required. Three years of case management/utilization review or related experience required.
III. Certification/Licensure: Current RN licensure in good standing.
IV. Software/Hardware: Meditech;Allscripts,; MS Office.
V. Other: