Social Worker

Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a full‑time Social Worker to support residents and families through assessment, care planning, counseling, and advocacy. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and the care team to reflect resident needs in plans of care.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and transitions, with strong communication and documentation requirements to ensure quality, compassionate care for

Qualifications

• Perform psychosocial assessments and care planning to support resident needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions to home or other care settings.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution for residents and families.
• Demonstrate effective communication with residents, families, and the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced setting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work; state licensure or eligibility per PA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions to home or other facilities.
• Advocate for resident choices and care preferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate family meetings and connect with community resources.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide emotional support to residents during stay.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or MSW preferred

Job description

Company Description Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a subacute and long‑term care facility located in a residential area of North Philadelphia. The center provides an innovative continuum of specialized rehabilitation services, including stroke recovery, complex wound care, orthopedic rehab, respiratory care, and cardiac rehab. An expert team of board‑certified physicians and highly skilled nursing professionals delivers coordinated care 24 hours a day. Each resident receives an individualized care plan that addresses both physical and emotional needs. Oakwood is focused on helping residents regain independence and return home as quickly and safely as possible.

Role Description The Social Worker is a full‑time, on‑site role based at Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA. This role supports residents and their families through assessment, care planning, counseling, and advocacy. Daily responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating discharge planning, and assisting with transitions to home or other care settings. The Social Worker collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals to ensure resident needs and preferences are reflected in care plans. Additional tasks include facilitating family meetings, connecting residents and families with community resources, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting residents’ emotional well‑being throughout their stay.

Qualifications

• Possess strong clinical social work skills, including psychosocial assessment, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate effective counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution abilities with residents and families.
• Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills when working with diverse populations.
• Apply solid organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW preferred); state licensure or eligibility as required by Pennsylvania regulations.
• Experience in subacute, long‑term care, or rehabilitation settings is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid, and healthcare discharge processes is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ physical and emotional needs.