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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for ob case manager in Winfield, IL is $24.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $26.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ob case manager?

An OB Case Manager is a healthcare professional who oversees and coordinates care for pregnant patients, particularly those with high-risk pregnancies. They work closely with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure expectant mothers receive proper medical attention, prenatal education, and support. Their responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, monitoring patient progress, and addressing any concerns to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. OB Case Managers often work in hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies to enhance prenatal care and reduce complications.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an ob case manager?

Ob Case Managers typically coordinate care for pregnant patients by assessing needs, developing care plans, and helping patients navigate appointments and resources. They regularly communicate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless experience for patients. Daily tasks often include performing patient interviews, tracking care progress, educating patients about prenatal and postnatal health, and addressing any barriers to care such as transportation or insurance issues. This collaborative and proactive approach helps support both the health of mothers and their babies, leading to improved outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ob case manager position?

To thrive as an Ob Case Manager, you need a strong understanding of obstetrics, care coordination, and patient advocacy, typically supported by a nursing degree or social work background and relevant licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), case management software, and prenatal care protocols is highly beneficial. Compassion, effective communication, and organizational skills are crucial for managing patient needs and facilitating collaboration between providers. These abilities are essential for ensuring expectant mothers receive comprehensive and timely care throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Is case manager a stressful job?

A case manager, including those in occupational health or healthcare settings, often faces stressful situations due to managing multiple cases, coordinating care, and meeting deadlines. The job can involve emotional challenges and requires strong organizational and communication skills, but stress levels vary depending on the work environment and workload.

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Infographic showing various Ob Case Manager job openings in Winfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,300 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

LCSW-Social Worker Obstetrics Part-time Days

Huntley, IL • On-site

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 392 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$33.89/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
This position will work 20 hours per week, 8-hour shifts from 8am to 4:30pm, schedule will need someone to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the OB and pediatric patient population with flexibility to back-up on other inpatient floors if needed.
The OB Social Worker will focus of providing assessments, resources and mental health support/education for patients and families in labor & delivery, postpartum and special care nursery (SCN). The SW will provide services to patients with mental health issues, domestic violence, substance abuse, DCFS involvement, and those with a newborn in the SCN as well as addressing social determinants of health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
The Case Manager/Social Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
  • Develops individualized treatment plans for patients, in collaboration with the patient, their family and the health care team.
  • Coordinates and leads care conferences on patients with length of stays greater than 7 days.
  • Documents unusual occurrences and patient relations issues; makes appropriate referrals to risk management, infection control and quality departments.
  • Assesses patient and family needs for appropriate discharge services.
  • Coordinates transfer to appropriate level of care such as skilled care, rehabilitation, custodial and home health care for complex care.
  • Documents discharge planning on the interdisciplinary plan of care, in progress notes and education record (when applicable).
  • Maintains current knowledge of resources available in the community to support a continuum of effective services for the patient.
  • Delivers notice of Medicare discharge appeal rights within the appropriate time frame.
  • Delivers detailed notice of discharge upon discharge appeal for social work cases
  • Performs medical record review to assess for appropriateness of admissions and continued hospital stay for assigned patients.
  • Monitors avoidable days and recommends change in services or processes.
  • Ensures compliance with managed care contracts and length of stay targets while maintaining quality of care.
  • Develops and educates staff to reduce length of stay and resource consumption while maintaining quality of care.
  • Distributes hospital issued non coverage notices.
  • Identifies appropriate cases requiring social work services.
  • Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problems.
  • Advocates for patients' rights within the healthcare community to access resources to improve compliance and quality of life
  • Identifies and validates patient and family psychosocial needs that impact compliance to medical treatment plan through individual or group conferences to help the patient understand, accept and follow medical recommendations
  • Provides appropriate services and referrals to restore and motivate the patient to seek optimum social and health adjustment within the patient's capacity.
  • Utilizes available community resources to assist patients to resume their lives in the community and to learn to adapt within limits of disability.
  • Prepares patient histories, service plans and reports; provides consistent, accurate documentation of social work activities.
  • Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to assist them in coping with illness, hospitalizations, the dying process, and financial management.
  • Reports abuse, neglect, domestic violence and other required cases to appropriate authorities and provides education and guidance to other mandated reporters when they encounter abuse and neglect patient cases
  • Assists with transfer of patients to appropriate treatment facilities including substance abuse and psychiatric facilities.
  • Initiates discussions with families regarding organ and tissue donation; facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies.
  • Serves as a liaison to the ethics committee and actively assists patients and families with decision making involving complex ethical questions.
  • Performs crisis intervention with patient and family situations; responds to crisis situations in the ER and ICU.
  • Assesses and transfers patients with acute psychiatric illness who require inpatient psychiatric care to the appropriate facility
  • Assesses at risk patients for goals of care conversations and initiates conversations
  • Communicates plan of care with attending physician and interdisciplinary teams
  • Develops programs and educates patients and families on advance directives.
  • Provides patient, staff and community education on topics related to health and psychosocial issues.
  • Member of the Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care interdisciplinary team
  • Participates in PMSC care conferences, Goals of Care conversations, and family meetings
  • Performs all discharge planning duties for inpatient PMSC patients
  • Primary social work source for inpatient PMSC patients for care coordination, providing emotional support, community resource allocation, and communication between the inpatient and PMSC outpatient social work team

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Qualifications
Required:
  • Master's degree in social work
  • Licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois (LCSW)
  • 3 to 5 years work experience in hospital setting or related setting
  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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