Social Worker Clinical
Company: Amedisys
Location: warner robins
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Caregiving is Our Calling
At Amedisys whether were caring for patients directly or
supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every
team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional,
clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and
families every day.
In hospice, youll be a true advocate for patients at the end of
life while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their
needs.
If youre looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can
put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day
and pursue your goals for the future, join our team. What You Will
Do Assist and counsel hospice patients and families with health
related financial, social and emotional concerns
according to the physicians orders.
- Provides social work services, under medical supervision, in
accordance with the patients Plan of Care.
- Demonstrates competency in skills required by the care
center.
- Assists the physician and other members of the hospice team to
understand the significance of social and emotional factors related
to terminally ill patients care.
- Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors in order
to help the patient and family to cope with problems of end-of-life
care and to help them follow hospice team recommendations to
maximize the patients quality of life.
- Counsels patients and families concerning financial concerns,
life review, positive family relationships and quality of life, and
care giving issues.
- Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to
assist in maintaining independence and quality of life.
- Assists with the development of the Plan of Care with the
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), patient and family to deal with
personal, financial and environmental difficulties that may
interfere with quality
- of life at the end of life.
- Participates in discharge planning, as appropriate.
- Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care
progress records according to the Plan of Care with accuracy,
timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate
documentation
- per agency policy.
- Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge.
- Supervises staff assigned to the team and conducts performance
evaluations of each.
- Participates in in-service programs.
- Participates in the care centers quality improvement
program.
- Provides in-service to other hospice agency personnel or
external customers at least annually, when requested.
Required
- Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of
social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
and
- Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare
setting.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees
and applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital
status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military
status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier
status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Benefits and More
Amedisys cares for our team members with the same commitment we
have to our patients. This is reflected in the benefits we provide
and the opportunities we make available to our team. Benefits for
eligible employees include:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental,
vision)
- Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and
Flexible Spending Account options
- Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
Contributions
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Continuing Education
- Fleet car for eligible employees
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