SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW)- FULL TIME
Universal Health Services, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities
Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by providing Social Work services in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements, and coordinates and facilitates services for patients during and after admission to the acute rehabilitation unit.
Conducts discharge planning, coordination of care, and other planning and counseling activities to move the patient through the continuum of care cost‑effectively and resource‑efficiently.
Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.
Follows ARU patients from admission to discharge, completing a thorough Unit Program Orientation and introducing the Social Work discharge planning role.
Discharge Planning and Case Management tasks include, but are not limited to:
Facilitating coordination of continued rehabilitation and after‑discharge services such as home health therapies, outpatient rehabilitation, or continuing‑care centers (e.g., Long‑Term Care Centers and Skilled Nursing Facilities).
Supporting medical team(s) in coordinating community health care needs such as home nursing care, IV therapies, wound care, outpatient hemodialysis, etc.
Coordinating/ordering durable medical equipment.
Assisting patients and families in locating community and insurance‑related benefits and resources.
Scheduling and facilitating family meetings as needed.
Tracking medical insurance benefits and authorizations for inpatient rehabilitation stays and seeking additional authorization when needed.
Participating in three weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborating with medical and therapy teams to support the discharge planning process, advocating for patient/family needs and preferences.
Providing bedside coping and adjustment support to patients and families.
Keeping patients and families updated on discharge planning tasks and progress throughout the rehabilitation course.
The position also offers opportunity to expand the unit’s psychosocial support through the re‑introduction of coping skills/adjustment groups and additional participation in Stroke and Amputee groups.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi student loan refinancing program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work.
Master’s degree in social work preferred.
Three years’ experience in acute care or related healthcare field preferred.
Utilization Review/Management and/or Case Management certification preferred.
Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning strongly preferred.
Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all its subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
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Fulfills the needs of patients, families, and community by providing Social Work services in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements, and coordinates and facilitates services for patients during and after admission to the acute rehabilitation unit.
Conducts discharge planning, coordination of care, and other planning and counseling activities to move the patient through the continuum of care cost‑effectively and resource‑efficiently.
Responds effectively to new and changing work assignments.
Follows ARU patients from admission to discharge, completing a thorough Unit Program Orientation and introducing the Social Work discharge planning role.
Discharge Planning and Case Management tasks include, but are not limited to:
Facilitating coordination of continued rehabilitation and after‑discharge services such as home health therapies, outpatient rehabilitation, or continuing‑care centers (e.g., Long‑Term Care Centers and Skilled Nursing Facilities).
Supporting medical team(s) in coordinating community health care needs such as home nursing care, IV therapies, wound care, outpatient hemodialysis, etc.
Coordinating/ordering durable medical equipment.
Assisting patients and families in locating community and insurance‑related benefits and resources.
Scheduling and facilitating family meetings as needed.
Tracking medical insurance benefits and authorizations for inpatient rehabilitation stays and seeking additional authorization when needed.
Participating in three weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborating with medical and therapy teams to support the discharge planning process, advocating for patient/family needs and preferences.
Providing bedside coping and adjustment support to patients and families.
Keeping patients and families updated on discharge planning tasks and progress throughout the rehabilitation course.
The position also offers opportunity to expand the unit’s psychosocial support through the re‑introduction of coping skills/adjustment groups and additional participation in Stroke and Amputee groups.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
SoFi student loan refinancing program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work.
Master’s degree in social work preferred.
Three years’ experience in acute care or related healthcare field preferred.
Utilization Review/Management and/or Case Management certification preferred.
Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning strongly preferred.
Skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay Transparency
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all its subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
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