Hospital Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Zusammenfassung

GW Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Social Worker to manage the patient’s care plan from admission to post-discharge, coordinating services and ensuring a smooth transition of care.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the care plan, using case management principles to meet patient needs and collaborate with the care team for optimal outcomes. Knowledge of discharge planning and reimbursement systems is valued.

Qualifikationen

• Active licensure as a Social Worker in DC (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW).
• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required.
• Arrives on time, attends and fulfills required trainings and competencies.
• Three years of acute care or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Case Management Certification preferred.
• Experience in case management and discharge planning strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of government and third-party reimbursement systems and contracts.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care from admission to post-discharge.
• Coordinate and implement discharge planning to ensure a seamless transition of care across the continuum.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Time management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in social work

DC Licensure (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW)

Jobbeschreibung

GW Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Social Worker to manage the patient’s care plan from admission to post-discharge, coordinating services and ensuring a smooth transition of care.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the care plan, using case management principles to meet patient needs and collaborate with the care team for optimal outcomes. Knowledge of discharge planning and reimbursement systems is valued.