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Acute Care Case Manager
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Start Date: 05-04-2026
End Date: 08-03-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day); weekend rotation every other weekend (rotating)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate comprehensive care and discharge planning for adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting
- Manage patient caseloads (ratios approximately 1:25) to ensure timely, safe transitions of care
- Document thoroughly in Epic and other computerized systems to maintain clear, compliant patient records
- Arrange DME, SNF and ambulance transport independently and efficiently
- Lead and participate in family meetings to develop and communicate patient-centered treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources, including HMOs/IPAs and workers' compensation contacts
- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CMS, DRG, HIPAA, OSHA, The Joint Commission) in daily practice
- Support appeals and denials processes and contribute to quality improvement efforts
Qualifications
- California state license required (pending license accepted but must be active on start date)
- Minimum 2 years acute medical Care Manager experience performing care coordination (travel experience required — hard stop)
- Epic charting experience and strong computerized documentation skills
- Comfort floating to the Laguna facility and working within variable unit needs
- Willingness to participate in weekend rotation and meet RTO expectations (no more than 7 days off restriction)
Knowledge & Skills
- Care coordination, discharge planning, and acute care case management
- DME ordering and arranging SNF/ambulance transport
- Worker's compensation case management and appeals/denials familiarity
- Regulatory knowledge: CMS, DRG, HIPAA, OSHA, The Joint Commission
- Experience in Emergency Department, ICU, and Surgical Services preferred
- Strong family meeting facilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Proficient charting in Epic and other electronic documentation systems
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you focus on great care, not logistics
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can stay compliant and up to date
- Paid time off to recharge after those meaningful, busy shifts
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and other protections for peace of mind
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
Travel Perks: Explore Mission Viejo, CA
This is a chance to work in beautiful South Orange County. Enjoy nearby Laguna Beach with its stunning coves, tide pools and art galleries; hike scenic trails at Aliso and Wood Canyons or Crystal Cove State Park; relax at Mission Viejo Lake or explore Dana Point Harbor for whale watching and waterfront dining. When you want a bigger-city day trip, Los Angeles and San Diego are within easy reach for museums, nightlife, and diverse cuisine. Plenty of sunny weekends for beach runs, local cafés, and coastal sunsets.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Acute Care Case Manager? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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