Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker

300 Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 69,417,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a Social Worker for discharge planning and care coordination. The role involves documenting discharge plans, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients through the hospital system.

Required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and AHA BLS Healthcare Certification. Hospital experience and case management exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning documentation and progress notes.
• Coordinate care and treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient status and follow-up needs to care teams.
• Attend rounds and participate in care planning.
• Document authorizations and treatment plans in the EHR.
• Assist with community resource referrals and patient/family support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a Social Worker for discharge planning and care coordination. The role involves documenting discharge plans, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients through the hospital system.

Required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and AHA BLS Healthcare Certification. Hospital experience and case management exposure are preferred.