Per Diem Social Worker — Discharge & Patient Support

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a per diem Social Worker to contribute to discharge planning and the patient's treatment plan by addressing social, psychological, and environmental needs related to illness and hospitalization. The role aligns with the National Association of Social Workers code of ethics.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge, collaborating with the care team, counseling patients, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating insurance authorizations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the discharge planning process to ensure a safe and timely transition from hospital to home, community, or institutional setting.
• Collaborates and cooperates with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Identifies and attends to the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provides counseling to patients and support network members.
• Responsible for documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitates insurance authorizations as needed for discharge planning and provides psychoeducation to patients related to insurance coverage.
• Maintains relationships with community agencies and keeps up-to-date on resources.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self improvement.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a per diem Social Worker to contribute to discharge planning and the patient's treatment plan by addressing social, psychological, and environmental needs related to illness and hospitalization. The role aligns with the National Association of Social Workers code of ethics.

Responsibilities include coordinating discharge, collaborating with the care team, counseling patients, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating insurance authorizations.