Director of Case Management - Acute Care Hospital

Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the hospital's Case Management department. Oversee case management, utilization review, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Lead, mentor, and develop case managers and social workers while maintaining departmental accountability. Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Develop initiatives to reduce avoidable readmissions, improve length of stay, and eliminate discharge barriers. Monitor departmental KPIs, staffing, productivity, and financial performance. Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and applicable regulatory standards. Strengthen relationships with post-acute providers to support safe and timely patient transitions. Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, employee performance, and operational improvement initiatives.

Required: Active RN license or appropriate Social Work licensure. Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related healthcare field. Direct experience in acute care hospital case management. Previous case management leadership or management experience. Strong understanding of discharge planning, utilization management, length of stay, and care coordination. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage departmental performance, and collaborate with hospital leadership. Knowledge of CMS regulations, Medicare requirements, and hospital reimbursement processes.

Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Previous Director or Manager of Case Management experience. Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM).Experience leading performance improvement initiatives involving readmissions, patient throughput, and discharge efficiency.

Base Salary: $102,107–$135,000 annually, depending on experience. Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 17.5%.

Sign-On Bonus: Potentially available based on candidate qualifications.

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and additional employee benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to lead an essential hospital department, influence patient care outcomes, and partner directly with executive leadership to improve hospital operations. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of hands-on acute care case management knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a results-driven approach to improving patient transitions and departmental efficiency. Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact David with LeaderStat for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.\nCompany DescriptionLeaderStat specializes in interim management, executive recruiting, provider recruiter, travel nursing and consulting for healthcare, post-acute and senior care organizations. We offer an extensive network of experienced professionals who are available for interim and permanent leadership positions nationwide.

Company Description: LeaderStat specializes in interim management, executive recruiting, provider recruiter, travel nursing and consulting for healthcare, post-acute and senior care organizations. We offer an extensive network of experienced professionals who are available for interim and permanent leadership positions nationwide.