Must be Licensed for State of TN and have Masters in Social Work. Schedule PRN - Sees Patients in Sevier County that have social work needs Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.
S. Attractive pay 27.00 to 30.00 Why Amedisys? Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills. Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care. Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan. Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions. Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Meets state and federal requirements for this position. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.
S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.