Admissions/Social Worker
About The Position
This position will coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete, including problems identified, goals, and approaches. Participate in patient care planning conference. Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient, family & care plan team. Other Duties as assigned. NHC HealthCare Athens private and spacious campus is home to a 88-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the case management process
- Knowledge of the needs of geriatric patients
- Knowledge of health care settings
- Working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C & D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances
Responsibilities
- Coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person
- Conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete, including problems identified, goals, and approaches
- Participate in patient care planning conference
- Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient, family & care plan team
- Other Duties as assigned
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- paid time off
- 401 (k) with generous company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
