Medical Social Worker

Amedisys; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards up to $500

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

A leading home health service provider in Chesapeake, VA is looking for a full-time medical social worker. The role involves assisting patients with health-related concerns, providing social work services, and educating families about care plans. Candidates need a master's degree in social work, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. Benefits include 401(k), free telehealth services, and a flexible work schedule. Competitive salary ranges from $61,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's or doctorate degree in social work from an accredited school.
• One year of social work experience in healthcare required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with health-related concerns.
• Provide social work services as per care plan.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical status effectively.
• Educate patients and families on social work interventions.
• Perform care planning and discharge functions.
• Identify and implement interventions for health risks.

Skills

Social work experience

Effective communication

Coping skills education

Education

Masters or doctorate degree in social work

Job description

Overview

Full Time Days

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

• $61,000.00-75,000.00 Annually
• Point Pay System after orientation
• Productivity expectation of 20 points per week

Benefits

• 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.