At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of ...
Consults with Social Worker Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs associated with transition to alternative levels of care, ensuring discharge disposition is to the appropriate level. Facilitates ...
Consults with Social Worker Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs associated with transition to alternative levels of care, ensuring discharge disposition is to the appropriate level. Facilitates ...
Complex Case Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The CCM will authorize services for active members admitted to the case management program at all levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and transitional levels of care. The CCM will help ...
Complex Case Manager
Houston, TX · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The CCM will authorize services for active members admitted to the case management program at all levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and transitional levels of care. The CCM will help ...
Manager, Case Management (Trauma)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Manager, Case Management (Trauma) Location: Houston, TX Relocation: Full Relocation Package ... transitions. * Help achieve targeted financial and quality outcomes through effective case ...
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Manager, Case Management (Trauma)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Manager, Case Management (Trauma) Location: Houston, TX Relocation: Full Relocation Package ... transitions. * Help achieve targeted financial and quality outcomes through effective case ...
... case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of a targeted patient ... population on a designated unit(s) and/or service lines. This position works with the physicians ...
... case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of a targeted patient ... population on a designated unit(s) and/or service lines. This position works with the physicians ...
RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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... case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of a targeted patient ... population on a designated unit(s) and/or service lines. This position works with the physicians ...
... case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning of a targeted patient ... population on a designated unit(s) and/or service lines. This position works with the physicians ...
RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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RN Case Mgr PRN
Conroe, TX · On-site
RN Case Mgr PRN Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN Case Mgr PRN you want with ... transitions, clear communication, and consistent quality across the continuum of care. Your ...
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Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
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Support return-to-work and transitional duty planning * Coordinate IMEs and job site evaluations What You Bring * Active Texas RN license * 3+ years of Workers' Comp Field Case Management experience
Oversees and reinforces individualized transition plans in collaboration with case managers * Ensures residents are progressing toward goals such as employment, savings, and long-term housing
Oversees and reinforces individualized transition plans in collaboration with case managers * Ensures residents are progressing toward goals such as employment, savings, and long-term housing
Transitional Case Manager information
See Spring, TX salary details
$12.80 - $15.06
6% of jobs
$17.18 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.06 - $17.33
20% of jobs
The median wage is $19.46 / hr.
$17.33 - $19.60
25% of jobs
$19.60 - $21.87
21% of jobs
$22.44 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.87 - $24.14
9% of jobs
$24.14 - $26.40
5% of jobs
$26.40 - $28.67
4% of jobs
$28.67 - $30.94
3% of jobs
$30.94 - $33.21
2% of jobs
$33.21 - $35.48
2% of jobs
$35.48 - $37.75
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$12
$21
$37
How much do transitional case manager jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Transitional Case Manager vs Social Worker?
| Aspect | Transitional Case Manager | Social Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; some roles may need certification | Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in social work (BSW or MSW); licensure often necessary |
| Work Environment | Often works in healthcare, community programs, or transitional housing settings | Works in hospitals, clinics, community agencies, or government programs |
| Employer & Industry | Healthcare providers, social service agencies, transitional housing programs | Hospitals, mental health clinics, social service agencies, government agencies |
While both roles focus on supporting individuals through transitions, a Transitional Case Manager primarily helps clients move from hospital or institutional settings to community living, emphasizing care coordination. Social Workers have a broader scope, providing counseling, advocacy, and support across various settings. The roles often overlap, but the Transitional Case Manager is more specialized in transitional care coordination.
What are some common challenges faced by transitional case managers when supporting clients through periods of change?
What is a transitional case manager?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transitional case manager, and why are they important?

Full-time
Re-posted 23 days ago
Houston Methodist rating
8.2
Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 887 rated healthcare providers
Job description
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Three years hospital nursing clinical experience
- Case management experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care requirements
- Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payor requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs
- Progressive knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement
- Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families
- Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
- Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicates in an active, positive and effective manner to all health care team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner; listens and responds to the ideas of others.
- Collaborates with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning safety data to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care. Uses a structured format for regular communication with patients and families.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assesses all patients timely and thoroughly. Participates in daily Care Coordination Rounds (CCR), and identifies, communicates barriers to efficient patient throughput. Supports patients and families in preventing/resolving clinical or ethical issues.
- Facilitates discharge planning activities for assigned patients and collaborates with the social worker and other members of the interprofessional health care team, as well as patient and family, on complex discharges. Maintains ownership of the discharge planning process on assigned units.
- Initiates and facilitates referrals for home health care, hospice, and durable medical equipment. Consults with Social Worker Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs associated with transition to alternative levels of care, ensuring discharge disposition is to the appropriate level. Facilitates transfers.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the patient’s condition, demonstrates clinical problem-solving and critical thinking, and makes decisions using evidence-based analytical approach. Documents accurate assessment and interventions efficiently and effectively.
- Plans for routine discharge and elevates emergent situations. Manages usual patient assignment and other unit demands and anticipates/plans for potential problems.
- Focuses on discharge domain by contributing to department and hospital targets for quality, patient satisfaction and safety measures.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs review for medical necessity of admission, continued stay and resource use, appropriate level of care and program compliance using nationally recognized screening guidelines. Manages assigned patients in Observation Status, daily, informing physicians of timely disposition options to assure maximum benefits for patients and reimbursement for the hospital.
- Applies approved utilization criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions, level of care, resource utilization, and continued stay.
- Participates in denial mitigation activities to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.
- Contributes to meeting department and hospital financial target, with focus on length of stay. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies areas for improvement based on understanding of evidence-based practice literature. Initiates evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects based on these observations and offers solutions by participating in unit projects and activities.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Three years hospital nursing clinical experience
- Case management experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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