Medical Social Worker (Home Health)
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and reputed company a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision of the Social Worker Assistant as required and reputed company involved in the patient's plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works reputed company reputed company Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations. Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care. Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources. Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery. Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors reputed company to the patient's health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient. Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that reputed company medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports reputed company notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing reputed company patient. Use your skills to reputed company an impact Required Skills/Experience Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. reputed company of reputed company CPR certification Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice. Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration. Ability to organize tasks, reputed company action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations. Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at reputed company levels of the organization. Maintains reputed company licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Performs other reputed company duties as assigned. Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. Scheduled Weekly Hours1 Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting reputed company pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or reputed company based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job reputed company skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$59,300 - $80,900 per year Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, reputed company ) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, reputed company provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
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About reputed company Home Health: reputed company Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - reputed company working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About reputed company, a reputed company company: reputed company creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, reputed company is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of reputed company Inc. (NYSE: HUM), reputed company offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, reputed company from day one. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of reputed company not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status . It is also the policy of?reputed company?to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, reputed company persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to reputed company reputed company employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to reputed company employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at reputed company levels of employment. Apply Job!