Inpatient Palliative Social Worker I - Care Transitions

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Palliative Medicine Social Worker I to join the Care Transitions team. The role assesses patients' social and behavioral needs and provides focused support to address health inequities impacting well-being.

You will collaborate with palliative care physicians, nurses, chaplains, community health workers, and both inpatient and outpatient teams to enhance outcomes, reduce length of stay and readmissions, and improve the overall

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Two years of acute care case management or social work experience preferred.
• Current PA social work licensure.
• Case management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social and behavioral needs and provide targeted support to address health inequities.
• Collaborate with palliative care physicians, nurses, chaplains, community health workers, and inpatient/outpatient teams to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Skills

Social work

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

Cerner

Navihealth/Curaspan

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Palliative Medicine Social Worker I to join the Care Transitions team. The role assesses patients' social and behavioral needs and provides focused support to address health inequities impacting well-being.

You will collaborate with palliative care physicians, nurses, chaplains, community health workers, and both inpatient and outpatient teams to enhance outcomes, reduce length of stay and readmissions, and improve the overall