What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Hospice Medical Social Worker position at A Path of Care Hospice?
A Path of Care Hospice of Lawton/Weatherford, OK is looking to hire a PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW, LCSW). Are you looking for a job that offers meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in social work? Would you like to join a home health care company that strives to make a difference in the lives of both its patients and employees? If so, please read on!
This social work position earns a competitive wage. We also offer a 401(k), and schedule flexibility. If this sounds like the right opportunity in home health care for you, apply today!
ABOUT A PATH OF CARE HOSPICE
A Path of Care Hospice offers skilled care and support to our patients so they can live safely and independently in their own homes. We work directly with doctors to develop individualized care plans that our nurses, therapists, and aids follow to ensure our patients receive the best care possible to heal. In every interaction with our customers, we strive to demonstrate CARE, which stands for our core values of credibility, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy. To gain the trust and confidence of our patients, we work hard to show our competence and assume personal responsibility for our actions. We recognize that lives may be dependent on our willingness and ability to respond quickly, which is why we strive to understand the special needs of our patients and bring sunshine to their lives.
Our high quality of care would not be possible without the exceptional team we have working for us. They work hard to uphold our values and ensure that each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs. To show our appreciation, we work hard to create a supportive and fulfilling environment that helps our employees grow professionally and create long-lasting careers they can take pride in.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (MSW, LCSW)
As a Medical Social Worker, you play an integral role in assisting the physicians and other members with understanding the social and emotional factors related to the health problems of our patients. You participate in the development of the plan of care for each patient you work with while maintaining clinical and progress notes. Working alongside the family, you compile a list of community resources that are the most helpful for your patient while adhering to the plan of care. You also help with discharge planning and attend in-services as needed.
In addition, you act as a consultant to other employees within our organization to ensure our patients are all receiving well-rounded care. The safety of your patients is of the utmost importance to you, and you take great care to practice infection control by following universal precautions. You also actively recognize and report any forms of abuse according to policy as well as federal and state laws. Always punctual and reliable, you arrive to work ready to tackle any task that comes your way, which at times includes helping around the office and assisting with orientation for new staff. You love having a job where you get to help others make their lives better, which is why you excel in this position in home health care!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (MSW, LCSW)
- Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- 1 years of social work experience in a healthcare setting
- CPR certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of being hired
Having an LCSW is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor? Can you remain calm in stressful situations? Do you have exceptional problem-solving skills? If so, you might just be perfect for this position in home health care!
WORK SCHEDULE
This PRN position in home health care works a typical flexible schedule Monday to Friday.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Medical Social Worker (MSW, LCSW) job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 73501