Medical Social Worker Hospice

About the role

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.

Pay

$31 - $38 Hourly

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) with a company match
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement

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

Qualifications

• 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