Job description

Who We Are
Lorian Health is a home health and hospice agency seeking energetic candidates to join our team of skilled professionals. Come join a home health agency that is thoughtful, generous, and family-oriented, placing focus on taking the best care of our patients and our employees!
Lorian Health sets the highest quality standards for home health services in existence today. Foremost of these, is our belief in equanimity in regard to the treatment of all our patients.
Lorian Health is committed to fostering a socially responsible environment within our organization and community and is determined to provide the highest caliber of health care for our patients and their families

*
What We Offer*
This position is a Pay per visit compensation model.
Pay per visit ranges from $80- $100/ depending on type of visit.

• 6 Sick Days
• 401k match

*
What We Are Looking For*

Lorian is currently looking for a Per Diem Medical Social Worker to provide care to our patients in the following areas of San Diego County:

*
Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Vista, Bonsall, Escondido, Fallbrook, Pala, Pauma Valley, Poway, Ramona, San Marcos, Valley Center, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos*

Qualifications:

• Master Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
• Certified/licensed and in good standing within the state currently working in according to clinical type. LCSW License is highly preferred
• One (1) year experience as a MSW is required. Experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred. Home Health experience is preferred.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.
• Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Possesses and maintains current Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Health (LORIAN) requirements.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client and document all client related activity practices.

Job Summary

Major responsibilities include assessing and evaluating patients for their need of community resources and in home support services, assisting in the implementation of the plan of care, assisting patients with advance directives, and preparing and submitting accurate clinical notes. Our visit notes and medical records are 100% electronic allowing you to complete all of your charting inside the patient’s home.
To be considered, all applicants must be licensed in the state of California by the Board of Examiners. One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Completes competency checklist and joint patient visit with supervisor or therapy preceptor.
• Assisting the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient health problems.
• Participating in the development of the plan of treatment or Plan of Care (POC).
• Observing, recording, and reporting information on the patient’s condition to the attending physician, case manager, and in the patient’s health record.
• Advising, counseling, and when appropriate, instructing family in patient’s social needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates medical home equipment.
• Utilizing appropriate community resources.
• Participating in discharge planning.
• Participating in in-service education programs

*
Work Environment*

• Maybe exposed to viruses, diseases, infections, or unhealthy environments within the patients’ home.

Equipment Used

• Smartphone/Tablet
• Motor Vehicle

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EOE

*We will be emailing all interested qualified candidates follow-up questions so please be watching your email that you used to apply to this position.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.