Inpatient Care Coordinator - Social Worker (Weekend PT)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a part-time Social Worker Care Coordinator to educate the healthcare team about psychosocial issues and to coordinate patient and family support through discharge planning.

The role involves assessment, planning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and social work to ensure safe transitions and adherence to CMS standards, with a focus on complex cases and post-acute care referrals.

Qualifications

• LMSW license in Texas (required).
• 2 years hospital experience preferred.
• Part-time weekends schedule.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates high risk patients for discharge planning needs.
• Consults with attending physicians and the care team on psychosocial issues.
• Facilitates care conferences to create safe discharge plans.
• Coordinates transitions of care and community referrals.
• Educates patients and families about resources and services.

Skills

LMSW TX license

Hospital social work

Care coordination

Education

LMSW license (TX)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a part-time Social Worker Care Coordinator to educate the healthcare team about psychosocial issues and to coordinate patient and family support through discharge planning.

The role involves assessment, planning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and social work to ensure safe transitions and adherence to CMS standards, with a focus on complex cases and post-acute care referrals.