Hospice Social Worker — Caring, Connecting, Growing Together

AOSW; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Hospice-Lewistown is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction within an interdisciplinary group, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

You will support the development of a comprehensive Plan of Care, connect patients with community resources, and guide the care team in coordinating services to improve quality of life. Join us for a fulfilling role with meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
• Current driver's license with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Geisinger Hospice-Lewistown is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction within an interdisciplinary group, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

You will support the development of a comprehensive Plan of Care, connect patients with community resources, and guide the care team in coordinating services to improve quality of life. Join us for a fulfilling role with meaningful impact.