Social Worker-Discharge Planner

Emh Main Hospital Elmhurstmid

Social WorkerSocial Work & Care

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Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical,

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Social WorkerSocial Work & Care

$31.06 - $46.59 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Social Worker-Discharge Planner
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Per Diem position
Hours: Monday-Friday,8:30a-5:00p
Required Travel: Travel to other Endeavor location

Responsibilities

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→Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical, social and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
→Provides comprehensive discharge planning services for identified and referred cases. In doing so, assesses patients' emotional status, psychosocial stability, adjustment to injury, illness or disability, as well as family support system and financial condition.
→Conducts post-acute care and discharge planning activities for patients referred and need-criteria identified, assessing and coordinating home care referrals, durable medical equipment, nursing home placement, rehabilitation placement, transportation, and other discharge needs. Continuously communicates through the acute stay, discharge plan to patients, patient families and staff in order to help patient with adjustment to hospitalization and to facilitate discharge plan.
→Screens all assigned unit cases based on social work team established criteria and actively pursue identified needs for patients and their families.
→Provides psychosocial therapies to assist patients and their families in coping with problems related to illness and/or disability through the use of appropriate individual and group treatment methods.
→Attends patient-centered conferences and complex care rounds on assigned units to discuss key social, financial, and discharge planning factors which may affect patients' responses to treatment.
→Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and by attending related seminars, conference and the like.
→Maintains accurate and timely medical records including initial assessment, progress notes, discharge dispositions, and so forth.
→Attends and participates in all required meetings including interdisciplinary treatment planning, administrative, in-service training, and so forth. Remains abreast of agencies, professional organizations, and other resources that will assist patients and families in providing continuity of care after discharge and directs patients and patient families to same, as appropriate.
→Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and by attending related seminars, conference and the like.

→Masters Degree Social Work Required
→1 Year of medical social work experience in a health care setting And
→1 Year of a clinical rotation in an acute care hospital setting
→1 Year of previous hospital social work experience
→Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) if license pending, must obtain license within eight months of hire into the job Required

What We Offer

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✓Premium pay for eligible employees

✓Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

✓Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

✓Tuition Reimbursement

✓Free Parking at designated locations

✓Wellness Program Savings Plan

✓Health Savings Account Options

✓Retirement Options with Company Match

✓Paid Time Off

✓Community Involvement Opportunities

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Emh Main Hospital Elmhurst

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $64,605–$96,907 a year; 8% below the $87,500 median for Social Worker jobs on Jobera (608 salaries).
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