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PruittHealth
Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health-Per Diem
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$30,479 / year median in South Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW -
Home Health Services Per Diem Location:
Beaufort County Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. New Pay Per Point Model - Top pay in the industry Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.JOB PURPOSE
Provide medical social services to PruittHealth Home Health patients and their families in their place of residence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
- Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
- Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency.
- Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
- Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status.
- Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- One (1) year of experience in medical social work.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW
- Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
- Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.