Home health msw social worker
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Talladega, AL
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Dec 05, 2023
offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programsflexibility for true work-life balancecontinuing education & career growth opportunitiescompany-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring.
Apply today! Responsibilities Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors and difficulties related to the patient's health problems; which interfere with maximizing the benefit of medical services and the plan of care. Contributes as a health care team member to the development of comprehensive, integrated treatment
plans for patients. Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients. Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies.
Determines patient's ability to cope with daily living problems and assists patient in coping with illness. Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations. Assists the patient and significant others in utilizing community resources which will help the patient to achieve and maintain optimal functioning. Identifies gaps in community resources and stimulates resource development and/or improvement. Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes
a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary. Fulfills necessary mandatory education on annual basis Provides in-service to agency staff as needed Sends the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days All other duties as assigned Education and Experience Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations. One year of social work experience in a health care setting. License Requirements Current CPR certification Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Company Overview Innovative Senior Care Home Health of Rhode Island, LLC a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability. For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_lincoln-c424257/home-health-msw-social-worker-lincoln_i1949401215
