Social Worker - Acute Reh

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has
been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised
of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive
cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi
and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive
vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's
close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan
cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or
the Northern California coast.

Job Summary

Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental
to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making
transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems
of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of
patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

* Master’s Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
* One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
* Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred

Essential Functions

* Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post
Hospice or post inpatient care.
* Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice
care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
* Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of
care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
* Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including,
psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of
appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal
illness, mental status and family dynamics.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.