Social Worker (SW) Acute Rehabilitation

LifePoint Hospitals • Pittsburg, KS

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Social Worker joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team: Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh ARU unit is a 12 bed inpatient Hospital located in Pittsburgh, KS. With an A grade in hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, all private rooms and a CMS three-star rating, we help patients feel secure knowing our commitment to their dignity, safety, comfort and recovery. Our ARU Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Social Worker who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At a minimum, be a graduate of a CSWE approved master's degree program and hold applicable and current license/certification to practice
• Education/experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary; education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable
• Bachelors Degree social worker

Nice To Haves

• ACSW certification is desirable

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-admission screening as requested
• Conduct initial assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Evaluate patient and family response to treatment
• Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence
• Obtain pre-certification and re-certification of patient's insurance coverage as appropriate according to policy and procedure
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others
• Contribute to client relations and marketing activities
• Maintain competency, licenses/ certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees