Rehabilitation Care Coordinator - JRI - Per Diem - Days

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Rehab Care Coordinator is a member of the healthcare team and is responsible for coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the clinical and fiscal progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. Accountable for a designated patient caseload; assesses, plans, and facilitates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to meet treatment goals, expected length of stay, and arrange for the appropriate next level of care. Oversees interfacility transitions and handoff between acute and post-acute services as well as follows the state of New Jersey regulations for Social Work.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work. Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Moderate to expert computer skills. Familiar with hospital resources, community resources, and utilization management.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker