Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Surgery

Duke Health

3 days ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Surgery in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations,.

Benefits & Compensation

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Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing, Utilization Management, and other partners to support safe, efficient care transitions.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Ensure all work is completed in accordance with CMS regulations and external review agency requirements.

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, benefits, reimbursement guidelines, and discharge planning standards.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke Health as a Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Surgery.

Key Skills

Care coordinationDischarge planningPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementRegulatory complianceCritical thinkingComplex problem-solvingMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationBehavioral health assessmentDocumentationInterQualCommunication

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at Duke Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Care coordination, Discharge planning, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Regulatory compliance, Critical thinking, Complex problem-solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker manages a caseload to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for inpatient surgery patients. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating care transitions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits package: Commitment bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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