Utilization Management Director leads and directs the utilization review staff and function for a healthcare facility. Determines policies and procedures that incorporate best practices and ensure effective utilization reviews. Being a Utilization Management Director manages and monitors both concurrent reviews to ensure that the patient is getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective way and retrospective reviews after treatment has been completed. Provides analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and impacts to resources. Additionally, Utilization Management Director consults with physicians and other professionals to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically requires Registered Nurse(RN). The Utilization Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Utilization Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Windmill Wellness opened the Ranch in May of 2017. We are nestled in the Texas Hill Country and are sitting on 76 acres. The mission of Windmill Wellness Ranch Is to improve the physical, spiritual and emotional health of the individual and their family through and integrated healing system using the latest technology and research. Windmill Wellness Ranch is a co-occurring inpatient and outpatient treatment center specializing in trauma therapies, substance use disorders and mental health. WWR has the highest outcomes in the nation, as measured by a third-party scientific firm, Trac9.
WWR has been recognized as one of the top workplaces by the San Antonio Express News.
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The Utilization Management Specialist will determine if authorization is necessary for the services that are needed and obtain such authorization for behavioral health services on an on-going basis. Conducts utilization reviews to determine if patients are receiving care appropriate to illness or condition. Audits medical record data to ensure compliance and justify treatment or length of stay. Reports and maintains documentation regarding patient continued treatment, stay or care.
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