LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Aide for our Acute Care Unit.

1. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
3. Performs basic patient care responsibilities appropriate to condition of the patient.
4. Communicates to the RN/LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
5. Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s conditions.
6. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
7. Performs treatments and provides services within scope of practice, such as nutrition, mobility, hygiene, and the answering of call bells.
8. Must have ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
9. Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations.
10. Appropriately cleans and maintains all instruments, equipment, patient units, cupboards, etc as needed on the unit.
11. Performs other duties as directed by Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

LECOM Health’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package along with competitive wages. Enhanced benefits include Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health Insurance starting at only $40 a month! Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost. The Health System also offers an excellent 403(b) Retirement Plan to qualified employees, with an employer match after completing one year of service.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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$1,000 Sign on Bonus Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring multiple Full-Time Behavioral Health Techs for our Behavioral Health Units.

REQUIRED:

• Provides assistance in meeting the daily living needs of patients within the therapeutic setting.
• Directs patient activities designed to improve biopsychosocial functioning.
• Implements identified patient care activities to assigned patients under the direction of nursing staff.
• Documents patient behaviors and deviations on checklist and in narrative on the medical record.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.
• Participates in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an EEOC Employer is looking to add a Billing Specialist to our Team.

SUMMARY:

Self-starter; excellent time manager, and highly organized team focused individual with the ability to follow direction with minimal oversight, solve problems and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and insurance payers within tight deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review, and transmit facility and professional claims using billing software and clearinghouse, including electronic and paper claim processing within payer filing limits.
• Ensure rejected claims are reviewed, corrected, and reprocessed timely.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and contact payers on various issues within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Review payments for accuracy; be able to spot check for 100% reimbursement on charges, and excessively low payment.
• Identify and bill secondary or tertiary insurance payers as appropriate.
• Answers all patients, providers, or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts and work to resolve them effectively.
• Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions or exclusions.
• Stays informed on local regulations and changes in billing requirements.
• Make necessary arrangements for medical record requests, completion of additional information requests, appeals, etc. as requested by insurance companies.
• Regularly meet with Patient Accounting Leader to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing obstacles.
• Regularly attend department huddles and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Minimum Education:

Minimum of associate degree required.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of one to three years of experience in medical or hospital billing, hospital billing preferred.

Minimum Skills:

• Demonstrate reliability and a sense of urgency in completing tasks quickly and in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills. Conceptual understanding of financial record keeping and medical billing procedures.
• Competent use of computer systems, software (including Microsoft Office), and 10 key calculators.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for multiple Registered Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team. $15,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 years or more experience $10,000 Sign on Bonus with less than 2 years of experience

REQUIRED: 

• Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients.
• Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions.
• Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team.
• Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

PREFERRED: 

• General understanding of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with the use and administration of psychotropic medications.
• Familiarity with admission/discharge planning and community resources.
• Familiarity with compliance policies and procedures.  

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring MULTIPLE 7p-730a RNs and a WE36 0700a-730p RN on our Med-Surg unit.

SIGN ON BONUS $20,000

TOTAL: PAY OUT AFTER 90 DAYS, 180 DAYS AND ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

REQUIRED: 

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning.
• Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Monitors emotional stability of patients and reports changes to physician or charge nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues I.V. fluids.

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LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health, an equal opportunity employer, is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated mental health professional adept at establishing positive, trusting rapport with individuals and facilitating effective person-centered mental health supports and interventions. Join the region’s largest and fastest growing behavioral health care system and make a difference today!

SUMMARY: 

The Mental Health Professional I (MHP I) provides trauma-informed and resilience-oriented mental health therapy and supports to individuals, families, and/or groups. The MHP I conducts mental health intakes and assessments, diagnoses mental health disorders, and develops personalized treatment plans for individuals to address and manage their mental health concerns. This position requires the ability to provide intensive case coordination and therapeutic services to patients with an emotional disturbance or mental illness. The position requires the ability to design crisis safety plans and direct treatment through the LECOM Health network and other community partners. The MHP I works as an extension of the Outpatient Psychiatric treatment team with the core job duties being completed at one of the satellite offices of the clinic and/or other LECOM Health entities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mental Health Therapy
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain responsibility for an assigned caseload of individuals addressing mental health concerns.
• Provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to individuals.
• Support the family's or other supports’ efforts to stabilize the identified individual receiving services.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for people with mental health conditions.
• Assist individuals receiving care and their treatment teams with implementing, monitoring, and reevaluating crisis and safety plans.
• Intake & Assessment
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments of patients as part of an intake interview to identify possible factors contributing to individual’s overall physical and psychological health.
• Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of patient and family.
• Assesses treatment adherence, tolerability, and clinical response using validated rating scales.
• Help to triage patient need and coordinate assessing the need for sooner appointments with the treating provider and/or to be the liaison between the patient and the provider agency to relay information.
• Assist patients with identifying safety plans and crisis plans.
• Coordinate with the treatment team to monitor progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and documentation in the patient’s chart within established departmental timeframes.
• Case Management
• Provide case management which would include, but not be limited to coordination of treatment with other service providers, assistance to families in locating needed resources, and patient advocacy.
• Outreach and engagement of patients after visits.
• Track referrals to completion and contact patients who have not yet followed up with recommended community resources.
• Help patients to link to community resources such as: drug and alcohol services, BCM, transportation services, physical health resources, education, etc.
• Coordinate with other service providers such as therapist and primary care.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team and serve as the liaison between patients and medical staff.
• Develop and/or complete written patient documentation/letters as medically necessary and in coordination with approval from the Medical Director.
• Documentation & Supervision
• Complete timely clinical documentation in the health record regarding all contact with the individual receiving services.
• Ensure all relevant and collateral record documents are uploaded for patient based upon dialogue with patient, family, and other collaborating providers.
• Ensure all incident reports are completed timely and reviewed with Supervisor.
• Participate in case review and interdisciplinary team meetings with psychiatrist.
• Receive clinical supervision and maintain supervision log.

Other Duties:

• Implement all relevant policies and procedures.
• Attend all meetings, clinical supervisions, and training sessions across any of the Licensed Outpatient Clinic settings.
• Understand and adhere to the professional policies and standards in the Millcreek Community Hospital Employee Handbook.
• Act as a Goodwill ambassador for LECOM Health by promoting awareness to the patient of all physicians and services LECOM Health provides.
• Adhere to obligations under clinic’s Duty to Warn policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge:

• MHP I qualifications meets one of the following:
• Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
• Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
• Licensed as LCSW or LPC preferred
• Possesses knowledge of Erie County mental health resources and mental health level of care determination.
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete crisis management and de-escalation training.
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent standing/walking/sitting
• Occasionally lifting items of light to medium weight (up to 25lbs).
• Occasionally lifting supplies and/or equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Primarily medical office space, subject to many interruptions and occasionally hostile and emotionally upset individuals

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries and muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties: CHARACTERISTIC

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires creating an environment and culture that enables LECOM Health to fulfill its mission by providing patient-centered treatment, quality care, and patient safety. The job provides occupational therapy services and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. This job requires the Occupational Therapy Assistant to be involved with family education, home evaluations and functional mobility activities that promote community living and well-being under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. ·

• Review physician orders, patient‘s condition, and medical records.
• Review data from the Occupational Therapy evaluation and plan of care including short and long term goals prior to administering treatment.
• Review effective treatment strategies for areas of Activities of Daily Living and Independent Living Skills with the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor and communicate patient response to occupational therapy treatment.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with patient at discharge including patient and family instruction in safety, mobility, and function.
• Modify Occupational Therapy treatment and plan of care according to patient’s ability and response as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Documentation of patients care and services will adhere to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on daily basis.
• Adhere to all HIPPA procedures and guidelines. 
• Have the ability to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM Health

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries and muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties:

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Planning and administering medically prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries and muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties:

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires creating an environment and culture that enables LECOM Institute for Successful Aging to fulfill its mission by providing patient-centered treatment, quality and patient safety. The job provides Occupational Therapy services and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. The Occupational Therapist will review physician orders, patient‘s condition, and medical records to determine Occupational Therapy treatment required.

The Occupational Therapist will:

• Plan and implement written treatment programs based on evaluations and patient data.
• Test and measure patients Upper Extremity strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, cognition, and fine motor skills.
• Assess and implement treatment based on level of function and promoting independence in areas of Activities of Daily Living Skills and Independent Living Skills.
• Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, evaluating, fitting, and adjusting prosthetic and orthotic devices, as well as administering manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Identify and evaluates the effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve the maximum benefit for the patient
• Be involved with family education, home evaluations, and functional mobility activities that promote community living and well-being especially in the areas of Activities of Daily Living and Independent Living Skills.
• Be involved in education with the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.
• Be able to orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, aides, and students

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring an Assistant Property Manager to join our Plant Operations Team.  SUMMARY:     To maximize asset value, customer satisfaction and revenue by assisting in the management of assigned residential properties to preserve and increase the value and integrity of the properties.   Provides a variety of clerical duties to assist Plant Operations in all functions and responsibilities related to the hospital and properties it supports.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advertise and market vacant properties to find tenants as needed
2. Work with Finance to collect rent and other property fees from tenants and individual owners
3. Reporting the property’s, occupancy and expiring leases to management
4. Meeting potential tenants, showing them the property and assessing their applications in accordance with anti-discrimination laws
5. Inspecting properties and arranging for repairs and new materials as required
6. Arranging contracts for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, security and other ongoing services and managing disputes with these service providers where appropriate
7. Working with utility companies to properly maintain service during tenant move in/out
8. Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations
9. Performs clerical duties for the hospital and MCH Corp.
10. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
11. Answers phones, processes mail, photocopies, and prepares departmental correspondence.
12. Maintains files and records pertaining to facilities management. Documents include, but are not limited to purchasing, invoices, drawing, permits, certificates, correspondence, and Life Safety documents needed to maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local codes.
13. Creates and modifies word processing, spreadsheet, drawing, and pdf documents.
14. Receives and processes departmental work orders. Schedules vendors and other Plant Operations Staff for preventative maintenance processes, repairs, and other projects.
15. Assists in maintaining a computerized work order system.
16. Contacts vendors, gathers quotes and places orders for maintenance services and supplies.
17. Produces and maintains property leases and related records and correspondence.
18. Assists with off-site property inspections to document the condition of rental properties, and makes recommendations for property improvement.
19. Maintains professional communication with tenants, co-workers, vendors, and others.
20. Documents and responds to complaints from neighbors and others regarding off-site properties.
21. Communicates with tenants regarding lease requirements, late payments, and security deposit issues.
22. Researches and documents local rental rates to establish MCH Corp lease rates.
23. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

 QUALIFICATIONS:           SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma of general education degree (GED)
• Driver’s License
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and paint as well as Adobe Acrobat

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work includes sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example using a keyboard.  Communication skills using the spoken word are required.  Employee must have the ability to see & hear within normal parameters.  Employee must be capable of moving about.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work environment consists of primarily inside work in relation to an office setting with occasional exposure to job site maintenance & construction work

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and conditions of the work being performed.  They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel of staff so classified.     

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For consideration of open RN positions at Millcreek Community Hospital please fill out a general application.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for NIGHT (7P-0730A) and day (7a-730p) Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Behavioral Health Team.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 2 or more years 

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for less than 2 years  

REQUIRED: Provide patient care and medication administration utilizing nursing principles while attending to the responsibilities and needs of assigned patients. Utilize established standards of care and unit policies and procedures when making clinically appropriate decisions. Participate in patient care planning by communicating patient information to members of the treatment team. Provide patient education and guidance to address patient problems through admission to discharge. Identify and participate in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care. Participate in the QA/QI process to ensure positive patient outcomes and evaluation of nursing care. Demonstrate professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring Full-Time Radiologist to join our healthcare team. The Radiologist will examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials and may also treat patients. Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians.

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Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring a reliable BHT for the WE Program NIGHTS in our PRTF. SUMMARY: Provides assistance in meeting the daily living needs of patients within the therapeutic setting. Directs patient activities designed to improve biopsychosocial functioning. Responsible for the implementing daily activities and for the supervision of patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and provides feedback to Unit Leader and Case Manager.
• Facilitates daily routine on the unit. These duties include:
  • Ensuring firm adherence to unit schedule
  • Passing meals
  • Providing positive support during academic instruction
  • Following a psycho-education & therapeutic curriculum designed by treatment team to lead & facilitate groups
  • Leading and participating in special activities on the unit
  • Occasionally preparing and leading groups
  • Ongoing monitoring of safety
• Provides least restrictive intervention to ensure safe and supportive de-escalation of patients experiencing distress
• Utilizes physical intervention in accordance with training when required to maintain physical safety of patients
• Adheres to a Trauma Informed Approach
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and the supervision of the patients.
• Completes timely and quality documentation, including shift note and
• Demonstrates professional behavior and interactions at all times with patients, family members, other professionals and staff.
• Participates in staff training programs designed to improve professional knowledge and skills that will enhance clinical expertise and patient care.
• Executes various (administrative and organizational) duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required B.A./B.S. in psychology or related field preferred
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral healthcare setting preferred. 
• Experience in residential or partial setting strongly preferred.
• English Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Physical Demands: Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift up to and in excess of 25 pounds throughout the workday. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

1. CPR Certification
2. Therapeutic Holds Training (*Both to be obtained within 60 days of hire.)
3. Working Environment: Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES:

1. Sensitivity to a patient’s emotional, mental, physical needs.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques, psychological theory, and interventions
4. Able to perform fundamental nursing skills such as but not limited to vital signs, intake and output, feeding, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, transfer and ambulatory assistance.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is now accepting applicants for its Certified Nurse Aide course.

Applicants selected for the LECOM CNA course will receive their training at no cost, as well as books for the class. LECOM will also cover the cost for the licensing exam (terms apply).

Applicants will be offered a Full Time CNA position within one or more of our skilled nursing facilities, contingent upon successful completion of class and the final exam.

About the Class
The LECOM CNA Course is a 4 week course, with a total of 120 hours of classroom and clinical training. The first two weeks of the course will be classroom hours hosted at the Regency at South Shore, located at 322 Washington Place, Erie PA 16505, from 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM. Clinical hours will be held during the second two weeks of the course at the LECOM Senior Living Center, located at 5535 Peach St, Erie PA 16509, from 7:00 AM- 1:30 PM. Candidates who can work Full Time 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or 12 hour overnight shift upon graduation of the course will be given preference for admittance. Attendance is during the class is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, strongly preferred
• Applicants must complete a pre-employment physical and criminal background check prior to beginning the class
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the class location(s)

Benefits (Upon employment)

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• A 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid vacation and sick time accrual
• 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee recognition events
• Discount available to LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center

About the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker provides individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services while operating in a resident centered environment.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Completes an initial comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients.
• Must be an advocate for the resident to resolve crises.
• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate the physical, mental, and social aspects of the resident.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record residents’ progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in residents’ status.
• Identify environmental impediments to the residents’ progress through interviews and review of resident records.
• Counsel residents in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
• Educate residents and family members on the roles and levels of healthcare, community resources, entitlements, and advanced directives.
• Arranging for resources/funds to finance medications, durable medical equipment, and other needed services.
• Coordinates resident discharge and continuity of care planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Must meet equivalent state requirements for social work practice, or, in jurisdictions not having such legal regulation, holds certification or credentialing from the National Association of Social Workers.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• A 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid vacation and sick time accrual
• 7 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee recognition events
• Discount available to LECOM Fitness and Wellness Center

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.