Case Manager

Overview

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California offers state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. We provide physical, occupational, speech, and other therapies using advanced technologies and evidence‑based techniques.

Our team delivers care in a comfortable environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off – start accruing vacation time on start date

Required Skills:

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/

Skills:

• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post‑discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain proactive relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payers, physicians, community service organizations, and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Minimum Salary: USD $32.20 per year.
Maximum Salary: USD $62.72 per year.