Social Worker, Oncology - Part Time
About The Position
The Oncology Social Worker organizes and expedites plans of care for medically complex patients and difficult social issues related to outpatient oncology care. The role assesses financial toxicity and develops plans to address patients’ needs, promotes communication and coordination among care providers, and provides information and education about community resources. The position coordinates care with clinical and financial partners, supports patients and families as they adjust to serious illness, and helps plan for changes in independence or functional status. The Social Worker facilitates charity care and other financial assistance, assists with safe discharge and facility placement, coordinates transportation for eligible patients, and addresses issues involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, end-of-life decisions, and Medical Power of Attorney. The role documents assessments and plans in the medical record and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and leadership to address care delays and barriers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program with required LBSW licensure, or a Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
- Ability to use arms and hands constantly; stand, walk, and sit frequently; and bend, stoop, and squat occasionally.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; ability to cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed due to potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Knowledge and experience in oncology.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care with clinical and financial partners to help patients work toward realistic and desirable outcomes.
- Counsel patients and families to help them adjust to serious illness.
- Assess long-term and future care needs, including probable changes in independence or functional quality.
- Facilitate enrollment in charity care or other financial assistance for oncology care.
- Communicate plan-of-care activity updates to clinical partners.
- Provide patients and families with information and education about community resources.
- Develop, coordinate, and communicate plans with patients, families, and the care team for medically complex or difficult social issues related to outpatient oncology care; document assessments and discharge plans in the medical record.
- Collaborate with leadership to address concerns about delays or barriers in care.
- Provide intervention in cases involving child or elder abuse or neglect and guardianship.
- Serve as a resource regarding end-of-life treatment decisions and Medical Power of Attorney.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings and comprehensive care planning; delegate work to support team members.
- Use post-acute care facilities to support safe and effective discharge planning.
- Assess and coordinate patient placement in consideration of financial needs.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to develop appropriate financial plans for medically or socially complex issues.
- Coordinate transportation for patients who meet criteria.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Part-time
