Social Worker - Acute Rehab, Full-time, Dayshift

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide counseling and assist patients and families with hospitalization needs and post-discharge planning.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work (CA/HI) and experience in acute or long-term settings; you will collaborate with nursing staff and outside agencies to develop and implement care plans.

Qualifications

• CA and HI licensure requirements implied for MSW role.
• One year experience in acute or long-term medical setting preferred.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long-term medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for Hospice or post inpatient care.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate Hospice level of care and connects to outpatient resources.
• Initiates a plan of care and patient teaching; reassesses plan per patient needs.
• Develops care plans based on psychosocial assessment and relevant factors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Description
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary
Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.

Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Master’s Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God\'s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO
Job Identification : 70553

Job Category : Therapist

Posting Date : 2026-08-07T21:49:55+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Lodi, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $39.05 to $58.53. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Rehab Administration

Shift Length : 8 Hours