Social Worker Looking for a high energy person that can adapt to a census of 25-30 post acute resident Experience with skilled nursing and long-term care a plus Come and Join Our Family at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation At The Maples Health and Rehab our purpose is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Missouri and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider. The Maples Health and Rehabilitation is currently looking for an experienced Social Worker with experience in a Post Acute Care/Long-term care setting. The Purpose of the Social Work position: To provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility. Also, to be the understanding, helpful, and caring person they turn to at this difficult time. The primary duties of this job include: Work primarily for the Post Acute part of the facility with a census of 25-30 Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes Responsible for all NOMNC's/ABN's for residents Assist resident's family in understanding Post Acute along with Medicare/Insurance benefits Schedule, and interview patients/representatives to obtain required admission information, including identification records and copies, and signatures on all applicable admission paperwork Coordinate resident visits with outside services -dental, optical, etc. Work with the resident, family and outside referral agencies such as home health and hospice in assuring proper placement Attend and document resident care plan meetings to help document resident progression/goals Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws Coordinate with nursing to schedule admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients as required Perform additional duties as assigned Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Experience/Education The Social Worker must have knowledge of practices applicable to a long-term care environment and be skilled in directing and motivating the staff. Will work cooperatively as a member of a team. Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Prefer Candidate have MSW, BSW. or degree in related field. Previous experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is required. The Maples H&R is an EOE.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Springfield, MO 65807 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Springfield, MO 65807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person