What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (LSW) - Medical Specialties - Brand New Powell Location position at Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.?
Overview
OSU Physicians is pleased to share that our Internal Medicine team is expanding, and we are currently seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to support our growing clinical services. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families as they navigate a wide range of complex medical needs, while contributing to a department known for comprehensive care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Who we are
With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.
Our culture
At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.
Our benefits
We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.
Responsibilities
What will you do?
- Work with physician, staff and other health care team members to identify at risk populations (i.e., financial hardships, lack of transportation, abusive situations and malnutrition) and consult as necessary.
- Assess needs of identified patients and provide case management.
- Recommend interventions and implement a plan to assist the patient.
- Link patients with systems that will provide needed resources and opportunities. Provide coordination of community resources and maintain liaison with community agencies.
- Serve as liaison between each patient and staff, as well as community resources.
- Serve as patient advocate by coordinating services, involving the patient in a case plan.
- Educate Faculty Physicians, Residents and Staff of the referral process and community resources available to patients.
- Provide ongoing case management as needed.
- Provide excellent clinical services.
Qualifications
What are we looking for in our next new hire?
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Master Degree preferred.
- State of Ohio licensure (LSW)
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
- Experience coordinating available community resources and payer programs and limitations is required.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the patients and providers.
- Demonstrative effectiveness in conveying information both in writing and verbally.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
Pay Range
USD $58,849.48 - USD $88,274.23 /Yr.Salary : $58,849 - $88,274