Social Worker per diem

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a social worker to coordinate all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. You will interview patients and families, assess aftercare options, provide information, guidance and support in decision-making, and collaborate with care teams to expedite placements.

The role emphasizes counseling caregivers, assisting with financial aid applications and helping patients understand how illness impacts life and home arrangements.

Qualifications

• Interviews patients and families, assesses aftercare options and provides information, guidance and support in decision-making.
• Skill communicating with and negotiating with patient, family, physician, community resources and payors to accomplish optimum outcomes for patients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Knowledge of discharge planning practices and community resources (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Interview patients and families, assess aftercare options, provide information and support in decision-making.
• Collaborate with peers, physicians, other departments and community agencies to expedite placements.
• Assist patients and families with applications to financial aid programs.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to caregivers and help them understand illness impact on lifestyle and home.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

BSW or MSW degree

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Responsible for coordinating all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. Interviews patients and families, assesses aftercare options and provides information, guidance and support in decision-making. Provides emotional support and counseling to caregivers. Assists patients and families with application to financial aid programs. Collaborates with peers, physicians, other departments and community agencies to expedite placements. Works with patient and family to help them understand the impact their illness may/will have on their lifestyle, family relationships and home situation.

Education Training and Experience

• BSW or MSW degree.
• Discharge planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current practice and community services.
• Skill communicating with and negotiating with patient, family, physician, community resources and payors to accomplish optimum outcomes for patients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.