Social Worker - Discharge Planning Assistant

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance within 60-

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Virginia, is seeking a Full-Time Discharge Planning Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will help coordinate patient transitions with sensitivity and professionalism.

You will manage discharge planning and medically related social services, including MDS, care plans, and assessments, ensuring timely documentation per state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Social Work or related human services field.
• Experience in discharge planning and medical social services preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal discharge planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning and comprehensive medically related social services to patients.
• Develop and update MDS, care plans, and assessments.
• Ensure timely documentation within regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with care teams and families to coordinate patient transitions.

Skills

Discharge planning

MDS

Care plans

Assessments

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field

Job description

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Virginia is seeking a Full-Time Discharge Planning Assistant. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a genuine spirt of caring that makes our center so well respected in our local community. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate hearts with every patient, family, and co-worker.

Salem Health and Rehab provides a high volume of short-term nursing and rehabilitation services. We are seeking a candidate that can provide discharge planning as well as comprehensive medically related social services to our patients. Responsibilities include MDS, Care Plans, Assessments and timely documentation operating within the framework for the company's standards for best practice in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

The qualified candidates will have a 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other human services related degree.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.