What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at NHC HealthCare Farragut?
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 preferred.
About NHC Farragut: We are a private and spacious campus is home to a 100-bed post-acute Health Care Center, an 84-apartment Assisted Living Center and the 60-bed Cavette Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care Center. Our campus has a walking trail, courtyards with gazebos and recreational amenities like a putting green
NHC Farragut is located at 122 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934
EOE