Care Manager Jobs in Iowa
Care Manager jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, where large integrated health systems and managed care organizations drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level case coordinator to senior care manager. UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and the University of Iowa Health Care are among the most established employers in the state, with ongoing openings across behavioral health, geriatric care management, and complex case coordination. Demand is particularly strong in Medicaid waiver programs and community-based long-term services settings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
The Care Ally, Case Manager is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team (ICT). They use a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating options and services required to meet the members health and social needs. They act as a liaison between our Members, their Responsible Parties and/or Power of Attorneys (RP/POAs), Advance Plan Provider/PCP, and key Align Senior Care stakeholders. The Care Ally, Case Manager reports to the Supervisor of Case Management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Executes on strategies and goals set by the Align Senior Care Board of Directors, the Senior Leadership Team, and Executive Director for managing and improving overall Member experience.
- Contacts Plan members to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the individual, develop a plan of care, and participate in the facilities interdisciplinary care team meeting.
- Serves as health coach to educate the member, the family and/or caregiver, about disease status and treatment, plan benefits, community resources, and resource options.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary care team and medical director(s) to facilitate appropriate treatment for members.
- Routinely follows up with member as scheduled to assess progress towards goals.
- Communicate with the member and/or caregiver to assist with the development of health goals and identify interventions to achieve these goals.
- Provide patient-centered intervention, such as making and verifying appointments, performing medication and care compliance initiatives.
- Acts as front-line support with Members and their RP/POAs to ensure the needs of the Member are met. Serves as a connection point among Members, their Communities, their Care Team, and Align Senior Care internal departments.
- Regularly engages Align Senior Care Members and RP/POAs in-person or by phone to provide education and assistance with utilizing Align Senior Care benefits. Including but not limited to. checking on upcoming specialist appointments, connecting members to supplemental benefits and providers, identifying immediate Member needs, and answering any questions the Member or RP/POA may have.
- Communicates Member health updates from Care Team to RP/POAs.
- Coordinates with the Care Team for non-urgent health or clinical questions.
- Works directly with internal departments to solve Member Grievances, Utilization Management, and Billing related issues.
- Updates Member and RP/POA contact information such as changes of address, email, or phone numbers.
- Actively supports Account Manager in identifying and securing contracts with "preferred" Providers.
- Assists Members, RP/POAs, and Partner Communities with locating in-network providers and scheduling/facilitation of appointments.
- Assists with (on request of member or APP) coordination of home health and therapy visits, ordering of Durable Medical Equipment, and utilization of supplemental benefits for Members.
- Monitors and, if needed, facilitates care team meetings with facility team, member, responsible parties(s) and the APP/clinical team.
- Ensure documentation of care team meetings and transmits to Plan.
- Monitors care plan updates, facilitates APP and PCP input into care plan, and distributes care plan as needed to care team members.
- Monitors midnight reports/community census to help identify member transitions to hospital or other care levels.
Qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid role, independently manage and schedule field visits, complete documentation, meet deadlines, and follow up consistently.
- Candidates must have access to reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling to assigned facilities an average of 2 to 3 days per week, with the remaining time spent working from a home office.
Education and Experience:
- One (1) year of clinical practice experience in at least one of the following areas: case management, home health, critical care, medical/surgical, discharge planning, or concurrent review.
- Proficiency using basic computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to navigate multiple systems and keyboarding.
- Case management certification preferred.
- Long-term care or nursing facility experience preferred.
- Case management certification preferred.
Professional Certification or Licensure:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state where job duties are performed; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). A Master of Social Work (MSW) and social-work licensure are preferred but not required.
- The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).
Summary
The Care Ally, Case Manager is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team (ICT). They use a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating options and services required to meet the members health and social needs. They act as a liaison between our Members, their Responsible Parties and/or Power of Attorneys (RP/POAs), Advance Plan Provider/PCP, and key Align Senior Care stakeholders. The Care Ally, Case Manager reports to the Supervisor of Case Management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Executes on strategies and goals set by the Align Senior Care Board of Directors, the Senior Leadership Team, and Executive Director for managing and improving overall Member experience.
- Contacts Plan members to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the individual, develop a plan of care, and participate in the facilities interdisciplinary care team meeting.
- Serves as health coach to educate the member, the family and/or caregiver, about disease status and treatment, plan benefits, community resources, and resource options.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary care team and medical director(s) to facilitate appropriate treatment for members.
- Routinely follows up with member as scheduled to assess progress towards goals.
- Communicate with the member and/or caregiver to assist with the development of health goals and identify interventions to achieve these goals.
- Provide patient-centered intervention, such as making and verifying appointments, performing medication and care compliance initiatives.
- Acts as front-line support with Members and their RP/POAs to ensure the needs of the Member are met. Serves as a connection point among Members, their Communities, their Care Team, and Align Senior Care internal departments.
- Regularly engages Align Senior Care Members and RP/POAs in-person or by phone to provide education and assistance with utilizing Align Senior Care benefits. Including but not limited to. checking on upcoming specialist appointments, connecting members to supplemental benefits and providers, identifying immediate Member needs, and answering any questions the Member or RP/POA may have.
- Communicates Member health updates from Care Team to RP/POAs.
- Coordinates with the Care Team for non-urgent health or clinical questions.
- Works directly with internal departments to solve Member Grievances, Utilization Management, and Billing related issues.
- Updates Member and RP/POA contact information such as changes of address, email, or phone numbers.
- Actively supports Account Manager in identifying and securing contracts with "preferred" Providers.
- Assists Members, RP/POAs, and Partner Communities with locating in-network providers and scheduling/facilitation of appointments.
- Assists with (on request of member or APP) coordination of home health and therapy visits, ordering of Durable Medical Equipment, and utilization of supplemental benefits for Members.
- Monitors and, if needed, facilitates care team meetings with facility team, member, responsible parties(s) and the APP/clinical team.
- Ensure documentation of care team meetings and transmits to Plan.
- Monitors care plan updates, facilitates APP and PCP input into care plan, and distributes care plan as needed to care team members.
- Monitors midnight reports/community census to help identify member transitions to hospital or other care levels.
Qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid role, independently manage and schedule field visits, complete documentation, meet deadlines, and follow up consistently.
- Candidates must have access to reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling to assigned facilities an average of 2 to 3 days per week, with the remaining time spent working from a home office.
Education and Experience:
- One (1) year of clinical practice experience in at least one of the following areas: case management, home health, critical care, medical/surgical, discharge planning, or concurrent review.
- Proficiency using basic computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to navigate multiple systems and keyboarding.
- Case management certification preferred.
- Long-term care or nursing facility experience preferred.
- Case management certification preferred.
Professional Certification or Licensure:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state where job duties are performed; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). A Master of Social Work (MSW) and social-work licensure are preferred but not required.
- The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care manager jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa RN license or a licensed clinical social worker credential recognized in Iowa
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related health and human services field
- Minimum two years of direct clinical or case management experience in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with Medicaid waiver programs and Iowa's managed care organization structures
- Proficiency in electronic health records and care coordination documentation platforms
- Strong knowledge of community resources and referral networks across Iowa's service regions
Care Manager Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care manager in Iowa?
The path depends on your professional background. Nurses must hold an active Iowa RN license issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing, while social workers need licensure through the Iowa Board of Social Work. Many Iowa employers also expect or prefer the Certified Case Manager credential from the Commission for Case Manager Certification. A bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or health administration is the typical education baseline for most care manager roles in the state.
Which companies hire care managers in Iowa?
Iowa care manager roles are posted by Molina Healthcare, Arvum Senior Living, and Curana Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Iowa's largest health systems, managed care organizations, and county-based mental health regions are the most consistent sources of care manager openings across the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most care manager jobs?
Iowa City, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids have the most care manager openings in Iowa right now. Des Moines dominates because it is home to major health system headquarters and the state's largest managed care organization offices, while Cedar Rapids and Iowa City draw significant volume from regional medical centers and the University of Iowa Health Care complex, which serves a broad catchment area well beyond the immediate metro.
Are there remote care manager jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because care management involves care coordination that often requires in-person contact, site visits, or proximity to clinical teams. About 79% of care manager openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with remote work most often available in utilization review, telephonic case management, and managed care plan roles rather than field-based or hospital-embedded positions.
How can I get hired as a care manager in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a clinical or direct-service role, such as a staff RN, medical social worker, or home health aide, into a care coordinator or case coordinator position. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne both post care coordinator roles that serve as structured entry points into care management without requiring prior case management experience. Pursuing a Certified Case Manager credential or completing a care management certificate program while in an entry role gives candidates a concrete edge in Iowa's hiring market.
Where can I find and apply to care manager jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to care manager jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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