Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith
Case Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location: 6700 Chad Colley Boulevard, Fort Smith, AR 72916
Schedule: FT | M-F | 8:00-4:30
Your experience matters
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join a collaborative, patient‑centered rehab team where your clinical expertise and coordination skills truly make a difference. We’re seeking a Licensed Case Manager to guide patients and families through the rehabilitation journey, ensuring seamless communication, effective care planning, and smooth transitions.
If you’re passionate about helping patients navigate their rehab experience and thrive in a team‑driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
How you’ll contribute:
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Lead interdisciplinary care coordination and discharge planning
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Identify barriers to progress and help develop solutions with the care team
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Document care activities and complete the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines
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Facilitate weekly team conferences and family meetings
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Communicate patient progress and discharge plans to caregivers
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Review Case Mix Groups (CMGs) and collaborate with HIM on comorbidities
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Support additional departmental needs as assigned
Qualifications and requirements:
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Active licensure as an RN, Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, PT, OT, or SLP
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2+ years of case management or social work experience in an inpatient setting (rehab experience strongly preferred)
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Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Case Management or Rehab Nursing certification (CCM, ACM, RN‑BC, ARN); preferred
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
