Case Manager - Social Worker - Part Time

Ernest Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager - Social Worker works at Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California, an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Rancho Mirage, California. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, and requires weekend availability. The Case Manager works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop plans of care, monitor patient progress, identify and resolve barriers to effective care, and participate in discharge planning. The role supports the hospital’s mission and guiding principles in daily practice. The stated annual wage range is $52.50 to $62.74. Compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

One year of recent relevant experience.
Current clinical licensure is strongly preferred.
Demonstrate understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Use critical thinking and logic to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Use appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Knowledge of community resources that address post-discharge clinical and social needs.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain proactive relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payers, physicians, community service organizations, and healthcare facilities.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Weekend availability is needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for assigned patients.
Monitor care through assessments and/or patient records to ensure patients are progressing toward desired outcomes.
Identify and resolve barriers that hinder effective patient care.
Actively participate in the discharge planning process.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and high-deductible medical plan options
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date