PRN Social Worker (SW)

Facility Name: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Setting: Inpatient Rehab Unit
Job Type: PRN
City/State:  Valencia, CA              
                                                                           
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Work closely with patients, caregivers and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's medical, psychological and social needs are met
• Ensure seamless delivery of care between healthcare systems and interface with insurance carriers to facilitate continued coverage/authorization, and authorization for next level of care
• Assist the Program Director in assessing internal patients for admission to the Rehab Unit
• Have strong rehab experience and possess the skills necessary to develop the case management, social work, and discharge planning service for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in community resources
• Stay informed of Medicare regulations regarding Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Have an excellent understanding of effective interface between patients, families, and medical professionals
• Knowledge of CARF standards, Medicare regulations for inpatient acute rehabilitation are helpful

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• If required by state practice laws, current Social Work license (MSW) or eligibility
• Experience in the provision of Social Service preferred in acute rehabilitation
• Social Service related experience in a health care setting desirable, such as acute care and/or rehabilitation
• Must have clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups
• Must have a working knowledge of basic services provided by various health and welfare organizations in the community
• Current CPR certification, if required by the facility assigned to
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the residents served
• Computer skills and knowledge of basic computer program
• Must have strong leadership skills

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Salary range: $32 - $49 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly range, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly range.

Salary : $32 - $49