Rehab Care Coordinator (Outpatient Cognitive Rehab) - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Rehab Care Coordinator to enhance patient care processes in a collaborative environment. The role involves coordinating treatment plans, engaging with families, and complying with New Jersey regulations. We're looking for a licensed Social Worker who can adapt to dynamic healthcare situations.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Familiar with hospital and community resources.
• Moderate to expert computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient's treatment and discharge plans.
• Accountable for a designated patient caseload.
• Oversee transitions between acute and post-acute services.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Utilization management

Job description

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!