Interim Director of Care Management

Job Description & Requirements

Interim Director of Care Management

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $160000.00 - $170000.00

Interim Director of Care Management Needed in Des Moines, Iowa!

The Position

• An Interim Director of Care Management is needed to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for care management, utilization management, discharge planning, and social work services across a multi-hospital healthcare system.
• This leader will oversee approximately 64 FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include driving efficiency initiatives, improving discharge planning processes, reducing readmissions, strengthening physician partnerships, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, partnering with revenue cycle teams, optimizing workflow management, enhancing team collaboration, and meeting organizational productivity and performance metrics.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading care management programs within large healthcare systems. This leader must be an innovative, strategic, and highly visible executive who can quickly build relationships across multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in care management, case management, social work, utilization management, or related healthcare services is required, preferably within a large multi-facility health system environment.
  
  
  

The Community

• Des Moines offers a vibrant downtown district featuring award-winning restaurants, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions.
• Residents enjoy extensive parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region.
• The area is home to nationally recognized arts organizations, museums, and performing arts centers.
• Des Moines provides convenient access to major sporting events, festivals, farmers markets, and family-friendly activities year-round.
• The community offers an affordable cost of living, excellent neighborhoods, and a high quality of life with easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor spaces.
  
  
  

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
  
  
  

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”
  
  
  

Please Direct All Inquiries, Applications, And Referrals To

Quin Bridges

Executive Recruiter

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Facility Location

As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Patient Experience, Patient Engagement, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Relations, Service Excellence, Experience and Service Excellence