MSW Hospice Medical Social Work

Amedisys, Inc. • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Compassionate Care Hospice - An Amedisys Company is seeking a Social Worker – Hospice. This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel throughout assigned Territory in Polk County. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with participation in an on-call rotation. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys medical social worker. Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Requirements

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Attractive pay
• Full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).
• 401k with a match.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards
• Up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
• Mental health support.
• Infertility coverage
• Adoption reimbursement
• Paid parental leave.
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Student loan counseling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Refinancing.
• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level