Admissions​/Social Worker

NHC Health Care Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Position Summary:This position will coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs. Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Prepare for PCP conference with evaluation complete, including problems identified, goals, and approaches.

Participate in patient care planning conference. Coordinate discharge planning as agreed upon by patient, family & care plan team. Other Duties as assigned.

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.

NHC Health Care Athens private and spacious campus is home to a 88-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 Athens offers a
competitive compensation package
for fulltime employment
including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,and more.

NHC Athens is located at 1204 Frye Street Athens TN ,37303

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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