Social Worker (SW) Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Pittsburg, KS

1d • 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! Why join us 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

Nice To Haves

• ACSW certification is desirable
• Education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable
• Bachelors Degree social worker

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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