Post-Acute Care Social Worker

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is dedicated to coordinating post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients, interviewing patients and families, assessing aftercare options, and guiding decision-making. The role involves supporting caregivers and connecting patients with financial aid programs as needed.

The position requires a BS/W degree and experience in discharge planning, with a focus on collaboration with physicians, departments and community resources to ensure the best outcomes for each patient’s

Qualifications

• Skill communicating with and negotiating with patient, family, physician, community resources and payors to accomplish optimum outcomes for patients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Interviews patients and families, assesses aftercare options and provides information, guidance and support in decision-making.
• Collaborates with peers, physicians, other departments and community agencies to expedite placements.

Skills

Communication & negotiation with care팀

Organize & prioritize

Education

BSW or MSW degree

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to coordinating post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients, interviewing patients and families, assessing aftercare options, and guiding decision-making. The role involves supporting caregivers and connecting patients with financial aid programs as needed.

The position requires a BS/W degree and experience in discharge planning, with a focus on collaboration with physicians, departments and community resources to ensure the best outcomes for each patient’s