Medical Social Worker- part time

amedisys; Eugene (OR); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider in Eugene, Oregon is looking for a part-time social worker to assist patients and their families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns. The role includes providing social work services, educating team members, and communicating changes in patient status. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in social work and has at least one year of healthcare experience, along with current CPR certification.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

$1,000 in free healthcare services

Wellness rewards up to $500

Qualifications

• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families with health-related concerns.
• Provides social work services according to the care plan.
• Educates patients and families on medical social work interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Masters or doctorate degree in social work

Job description

Overview Part -time days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay $30.18- $37.50 What's in it for you A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.

• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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. Please note : Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work / life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. 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.

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.

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.