Social Worker-Clinic, MSW

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Acknowledges and appropriately prioritizes referrals from interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families, with initial chart documentation entered within eight business hours of receipt of consult.

• Attends and actively participates in Trials and interdisciplinary team meetings in order to screen for high risk patients, obtain and share information, identify appropriate length of stay per DRG, advance the patient's plan of care, identify and take action to resolve barriers and to coordinate safe and appropriate discharge to the proper level of care within the appropriate time frame.

• Maintains focus on the provision of quality service in a rapid and efficient manner in order to transition patients to the appropriate level of care within the time frame of the target length of stay.

• Updates the clinical team regarding discharge destination, and date and time of anticipated discharge.

• Attends and actively participates in Triad Data Meetings and Team Meetings in order to identify and address system trends and barriers to the delivery of efficient patient care.

• Collaborates with insurance case managers and community care providers, and initiates referrals to appropriate community resources.

• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private payer regulations and processes.

• Maintains broad knowledge of resources and options for patients available within all levels of care including facilitates efficient access and movement of patient across levels of care, and coordinates inter-facility transfer of patients to appropriate level of care.

• Ensures that a safe and timely discharge is attained, with proper documentation and verbal reports shared with receiving facilities or agencies.

• Respects the confidentiality of all patient information and conforms to hospital/departmental policies on the handling and disclosure of patient information.

• Acts as a responsible steward of department's patient care funds, exploring all viable options prior to requesting use of funds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Social Work from an accredited Institution.

• Social work Internship required. Internship in acute care setting or post-acute care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of software applications.

• ACM, CCM preferred.

Salary Range: $22.56 - $37.73

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.