Per Diem Licensed Social Worker – Case Manager (Discharge & UM)

Select Medical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego is seeking a PRN Case Manager to support discharge planning, utilization review, and social work services for chronically critically ill patients. The role is per diem with weekday shifts and requires current licensure in a medical case management setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with payors for appropriate reimbursement, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality inpatient care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a social worker or related field.
• Adequate experience in an acute medical case management setting and ability to direct a care plan for chronically critically ill populations.

Responsibilities

• Develops patient-specific discharge plans to ensure safe and timely transitions.
• Performs verification of utilization criteria reviews.
• Coordinates with payor sources to maximize reimbursement and promotes cost-conscious care.
• Ensures compliance with Utilization Management policies and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains social work records and completes medical record documentation.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

Skills

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Social work

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego is seeking a PRN Case Manager to support discharge planning, utilization review, and social work services for chronically critically ill patients. The role is per diem with weekday shifts and requires current licensure in a medical case management setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating with payors for appropriate reimbursement, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality inpatient care.