Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery, supports safe and effective care transitions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting. The position includes patient assessments and care planning, referrals to hospice care disciplines, maintenance of individualized patient records, documentation of pain and symptom management changes and outcomes, and education for patients, families, and caregivers. The Medical Social Worker communicates regularly with the clinical manager and care team and performs on-call responsibilities and services as assigned. The employer describes an environment with performance recognition, clear direction, and development opportunities. Compensation is hourly and ranges from $33.50 to $50.30 based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Master's and/or doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or document the rationale for not doing so.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and in a timely manner, according to care center policies.
- Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers appropriate patient care techniques.
- Communicate regularly with the clinical manager and care team.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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Job Type
Full-time
