Social Worker job at Consulate Health Care in Bossier City

Consulate Health Care is at present looking to employ Social Worker on Wed, 01 May 2013 18:12:11 GMT. Discharge Planner At Consulate Health Care , we’ve succeeded because of our employees â€" a caring team of highly trained professionals who are committed to providing health services with compassion, honesty, integrity and respect. From short-term transitional care and rehabilitation to long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care, you help us achieve excellence by setting and exceeding high standards...

Social Worker

Location: Bossier City Louisiana

Description: Consulate Health Care is at present looking to employ Social Worker right now, this job will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Discharge Planner

At Consulate Health Care , we’ve succeeded because of our employees â€" a caring team of highly trained professionals who are committed to providing health services with com! passion, honesty, integrity and respect.

From short-term transitional care and rehabilitation to long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care, you help us achieve excellence by setting and exceeding high standards in healthcare. We are a proud network of people who care for our residents. At Consulate, you can build a challenging and rewarding career with competitive benefits, and a full range of opportunities for professional growth.

Job Functions:
As Social Worker , you are responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care. No supervisory function.

Duties and Responsibilities of Social Worker:
Assess patients and families for post discharge needs; inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources, and preferenc! es related to home care services.
Coordinate and facilitat! e timely implementation of discharge plans for assigned patients; arrange follow-up care as appropriate.
Document findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as required.
Act as an educational resource and provide consultation to hospital medical personnel regarding discharge planning process and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; identify benefits, implications and limitations of home care as appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meeting regarding the planning and implementation of patient care; facilitate communication and problem solving related to discharge planning.
Perform a variety of clerical activities associated with the discharge planning procedures and the transfer and replacement of residents into facilities and community service agencies such as nursing home, rehabilitation centers, mental health programs, rest homes, adult ! day care programs, substance abuse programs, and hospitals.
Assist patients with transfer and discharge procedures in providing information and instructions regarding accommodations, finances, and insurance.
Visit patients on wards and perform personal services upon request; arrange accommodations and transportation for patients and their relatives as required.
May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Experience :
Will accept entry level candidatesSpecific Requirements:
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Must be able to work independently
Must possess excellent interpersonal, coordinating, and organizational skills
Must be able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide training appropriate to the ag! e-related needs of the residents served.
Must possess the ability t! o plan and develop new programs.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Consulate Health Care.

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This job starts available on: Wed, 01 May 2013 18:12:11 GMT

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