PRN Social Worker (SW)

$66,560 - $101,920/Yr

LifePoint Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arroyo Grande, CA

251-500 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The PRN Social Worker at Lifepoint Rehabilitation is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role involves working closely with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to address the medical, psychological, and social needs of patients recovering from injuries or illnesses. The Social Worker will facilitate seamless care delivery, assist in case management, and ensure compliance with Medicare regulations while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's medical, psychological, and social needs are met.
• Ensure seamless delivery of care between healthcare systems and interface with insurance carriers to facilitate continued coverage/authorization.
• Assist the Program Director in assessing internal patients for admission to the Rehab Unit.
• Develop case management, social work, and discharge planning services for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in community resources and Medicare regulations regarding Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
• Interface effectively between patients, families, and medical professionals.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Current Social Work license (MSW) or eligibility, if required by state practice laws.
• Experience in the provision of Social Service preferred in acute rehabilitation.
• Clinical experience working with individuals, families, and groups.
• Working knowledge of basic services provided by various health and welfare organizations in the community.
• Current CPR certification, if required by the facility assigned to.
• Strong leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of CARF standards and Medicare regulations for inpatient acute rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance