Home Health Medical Social Worker MSW Contingent
Job Description
Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
Affords assistance to the physician and other home health team members in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living problems and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition.
Counsels patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
Develops the care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum. Sets appropriate goals for the patient. Participates in discharge planning.
Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.
Requirements
Active Michigan Medical Social Worker (MSW) license.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Home health care experience preferred.
Travel
Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.
Compensation
Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $65.00 - $75.00 per visit
Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
Transfer Without a Visit: $5.00 per non-visit transfer
Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $70.00 - $80.00 per visit
Benefits
Top-Tier Compensation: Our pay rates consistently rank among the highest in the nation.
Immediate Financial Security: 401(k) with a 4% match that is 100% vested from day one.
Comprehensive Insurance: Group medical, dental, and vision plans.
Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, generous PTO, and "creative benefits" designed for our field staff.
Flexible Scheduling: Full-time, part-time, and contingent positions available based on our growing census.