Per Diem Social Worker: Discharge & Aftercare Navigator

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Post-Acute Care Coordinator to coordinate post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes interviewing patients and families, assessing aftercare options and guiding decision-making with a focus on patient and family understanding of illness impact.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, departments and community services to expedite placements, provide emotional support, and assist with financial aid program applications.

Qualifications

• BSW or MSW degree required.
• Discharge planning experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, physician, community resources and payors to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Interview patients and families; assess aftercare options.
• Provide information, guidance and decision-making support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with peers, physicians, other departments and community agencies to expedite placements.
• Assist patients and families with applications to financial aid programs.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Organization

Education

BSW or MSW degree

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Post-Acute Care Coordinator to coordinate post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. The role includes interviewing patients and families, assessing aftercare options and guiding decision-making with a focus on patient and family understanding of illness impact.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians, departments and community services to expedite placements, provide emotional support, and assist with financial aid program applications.