Director of Case Management

Aiken Regional Medical Centers Aiken, SC, US

Responsibilities

Director of Case Management

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description:

Responsible for the overall coordination and direction of activities associated with the Case Management Department and the Healthy Outcomes initiatives. These include coordination and integration of Case Management, Utilization Management, Transition of Care, and Discharge Planning services with the goal of positively impacting the quality and efficiency of patient care provided by the hospital, medical staff, and other service providers; and for defining the framework through which department can assist the hospital in meeting its strategic and business plan initiatives, as well as alignment with UHS corporate goals and initiatives.

Duties:

Leadership and direction to Case Management associates in collaboration of service lines toward improving patient outcomes and achieving goals of hospital business plan.
Provides direction to department service lines in identifying appropriate strategies/outcome studies for improving quality and efficiency of patient care through the following:
- Length of Stay reduction.
- Development of Standard of Care guidelines for diagnosis/procedure groups.
- The development of criteria/definitions by which to identify avoidable or saved days.
- Empowerment of department staff to provide timely intervention in patient care processes related to the multidisciplinary plan of care, efficiency of care, and medical staff documentation of care.
Maintains collaborative relationship with medical staff with regard to communication of length of stay and other quality and efficiency criteria.
Participates in various hospital, community, Corporate, or other committees and organizations as appropriate.
Performs functions related to the hiring and performance evaluations, and staffing of associates.
Performs other Director-related duties as assigned by Administration.

Benefit Highlights

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
SoFi student loan refinancing program
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Alisha Haywood, alisha.haywood@uhsinc.com or 803-641-5643.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.
3-5 years’ experience in an acute-care hospital setting. Leadership experience preferred. RN preferred.
SC State board active nursing licenses for nurse candidates.
Related Social Work certification preferred.
Proven leadership in facilitating the integration of the Case Management, Utilization management, and Discharge Planning functions.
Clinical quality experience in a hospital setting with physician support preferred.
Familiarity with Case Management philosophy; knowledge of CMS regulatory requirements for Case Management.
Experienced management of multidisciplinary department; strong leadership and organizational skills.

EEO Statement

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