Medical Social Worker Home Health

Amedisys, Inc.; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. in Cedartown, Georgia is seeking a part-time medical social worker. This role involves assisting patients and their families with health-related financial and emotional concerns while collaborating with the healthcare team.

You will be part of a trusted organization focused on providing home health and hospice care. The position offers flexible hours and multiple benefits including a choice of medical plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Current CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with health-related financial, social and emotional concerns.
• Provide social work services as per the care plan.
• Communicate changes in the patient’s clinical status to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions.
• Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
• Identify risks to patient health and implement interventions.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Crisis intervention

Healthcare knowledge

Patient advocacy

Education

Masters or doctorate degree in social work

Job description

Overview

Part‑time Benefits eligible (est 30 hours per week). *Requires Georgia Licensed MSW. Make a difference every day as an Amedisys medical social worker. Join Amedisys – one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $33 to $36 hourly

What’s in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities – use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
• Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.