MSW Hospice Medical Social Work Amedisys, Inc.

• 3.1 Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000
• $73,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid parental leave Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Full Job Description Overview:

Social Worker

• Hospice Compassionate Care Hospice
• An Amedisys Company This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel throughout assigned Territory in Polk County.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM

• 5:00 PM with participation in an on-call rotation. 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. Attractive pay $65,000
• 73,000
• Compensation may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Enjoy great perks and benefits A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options). 401k with a match. Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly. Mental health support. Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave. Back up child and elder care (at participating locations). Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements). Mileage reimbursement. Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing. And more. What's in it for you Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be

• in their homes. Don't just take it from us
• see what our caregivers love about Amedisys "I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours."
• Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system.

With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

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. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.

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