Licensed Social Worker Case Manager / PRN
Listed compensation
$52/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Select Specialty Hospital
- Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
- Case Manager (PRN)
*Licensed Social Workers Only*
- Pay: $52/hr
- Previous discharge planning experience highly preferred.
Shift
*Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month on an "as needed" basis - shifts would be scheduled on weekdays, from appoximately 8a. m.-5p. m.*
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
Responsibilities
We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
The Case Manager is responsible for utilization reviews and resource management, discharge planning, treatment plan management and financial management, while also completing medical record documentation. You will report directly to the Director of Case Management and provide social work services, as necessary, per state guidelines.
- Develops and implements a patient specific, safe and timely discharge plan.
- Performs verification of utilization criteria reviews.
- Builds relationships and coordinate with payor sources to assure proper reimbursement for hospital provided services, promote costs attentive care via focus on resource management within the plan of care.
- Demonstrates compliance with facility-wide Utilization Management policies and procedures.
Coordinates UR compliance with Quality Management to assure all licensure and accrediting requirements are fulfilled.
Maintains fiscal responsibilities. Assures the department is identifying and negotiating the fullest possible reimbursement to maximize insurance benefit coverage for the patient. Reviews insurance verification forms to minimize risk.
Facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation therapists.
Qualifications
How you will be successful in this environment:
We are seeking results-driven team players. Qualified candidates must be passionate about providing superior quality in all that they do.
Minimum Requirements
Current Licensure
Adequate experience in an acute medical case management setting and confidence to manage and direct a plan of care for chronically critically ill populations
Preferred Qualifications That Will Make You Successful
- Specific experience in Care Management and Discharge Planning is preferred.
- Working knowledge of the insurance industry and government reimbursement.
Availability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month on an "as needed" basis - shifts would be scheduled on weekdays, from appoximately 8a. m.-5p. m.
Additional Data
Why Join Us
Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
- Equal opportunity employer, including disabled veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker Case Manager / PRN at Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work Case Manager — ranked against 101 active Social Work Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 45 active Social Work Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in social work case manager | ranked against 101 Social Work Case Manager listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work Case Manager listings in California | 750 active | 6,983 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment750 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,452 in the last 30 days | 1,424 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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