Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Rehab Social Worker you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Rehab Social Worker where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

1.Initiates denial and appeal process in accordance with policy for current Rehab patients

2. Identifies and intervenes to coordinate care on patients in relation to appropriateness of level of care length of stay and resource utilization issues

3. Provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients/families having complex psychosocial needs and/or medical complex diagnosis. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes and identifies barriers that hinder effective patient care.

4. Documents comprehensive social work assessments, treatment goals, interventions, progression and discharge plans in the patient’s medical record congruent with departmental policies.

5. Demonstrates leadership in the professional development of self and others

6. Communicates and works effectively with patients, family members/significant others, and other healthcare professionals.

7. Participation in the interdisciplinary treatment planning process, attending team meetings, and working in conjunction with the treatment team.

8. Performs concurrent review for all payers and maintains documentation as directed by the Rehab Department.

9. Identifies, tracks, and records Avoidable Care Days. Intervenes to prevent or decrease ACD as appropriate.

10. Provide weekly updates, education, and encouragement to patient/family

11. Provides crisis and supportive counseling to enhance the patient’s and family’s problem solving and coping skills .

12. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care

13. Facilitate collaboration with patients existing sources of support; identify new sources of support

14. Educates patients and families regarding post discharge needs and provide resource information

15. Coordinate discharge planning activities

16. Initiate community/facility referrals based on identified patient/family needs.

17. Collaborates with community agencies to provide services to assist the needs of patients/families post discharge.

18. Contribute to quality improvement activities through self-analysis of services and needs.

19. Initiate education activities with and for facility staff related to ethical, psychosocial and discharge planning issues.

20. Maintains current knowledge of trends related to medical social work health care issues through attendance and active participation in continuing education and professional organizations.

21. Facilitates post discharge follow-up calls to ensure patient/family’s needs have been met

22. Assist PPS Coordinator with Team Conference documentation

23. This position will float as needed based on IPR census

24. This position may supervise social work students on a voluntary basis

25. Assumes additional responsibilities

What qualifications you will need:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work or Human Service Field

Preferred: Current Licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

EXPERIENCE

Required: Experience in discharge planning or case management

Preferred: Two years’ experience in a hospital or health care setting

CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Rehab Social Worker opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.