Adjoint Instructor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position will provide direct clinical services to patients, and those involved in their care, who are facing serious illness, through consultative visits and telephonic outreach that facilitates advance care planning discussions and offers information/education regarding their illness trajectory and treatment options. Interventions will be delivered via telehealth to patients in a variety of care settings, including sub-acute rehab facilities and the home.

Requirements

• Need to have a Colorado Social Worker License
• 3 Years of experience as a social worker

Responsibilities

• Provide information and education regarding illness progression and treatment options in collaboration with patient medical providers.
• Support patients, and whomever they define as family, articulate health care goals, and provide information and referrals for emotional/spiritual resources as needed.
• Advocate for goal-concordant treatment and care for patients and facilitate advance care planning.
• Connect patients and families with hospice or other palliative care programs (if appropriate).
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care team members.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed