Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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The Social Worker is responsible for evaluating the mental, emotional and physical status of patients, while managing care coordination needs in developing and executing the discharge plan. The Social Worker is responsible for creating a discharge plan based on an initial assessment, with ongoing reassessments with modifications as required. Communicating with doctors, nurses, home health companies and other healthcare personnel and agencies
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting, with strong understanding of managed care
- Commitment to ensuring cost effective management of resources while achieving positive clinical outcomes
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate patient’s discharge needs, and develop plans accordingly
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