Social Worker Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Social Worker at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville, TN is a full-time position offering a salary starting at $40,000 a year. Responsibilities include working with patients and families to adjust to center life, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and advocating for patients. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and knowledge of healthcare settings. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Job Description
Social Worker NHC Fort Sanders – 3.6 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time From $40,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Medicare Social work Bachelor’s degree Case management Discharge planning Social Work Care plans Entry level Full Job Description Social Worker Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Position Summary:
Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death. Serve in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining and resolving grievances. Coordinate discharge planning functions. Participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines. Participate in in-service training programs. Evaluate the quality of social services as part of the center’s overall quality improvement program. Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate community agencies. Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
1- 2 years of healthcare Social Work experience preferred.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C & D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or Other related human services field degree required.
About NHC Fort Sanders:
Our campus is home to a 166-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness. NHC Fort Sanders offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. Pay is based off of experience. NHC Fort Sanders is located at 2120 Highland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
EOE Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to
Friday Experience:
Social work: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Knoxville, TN 37916 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Knoxville, TN 37916: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
