Social Worker- Inpatient, Full Time, Day
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Rochester Regional Health as a Social Worker – Inpatient, Full Time Day in Rochester, New York. SUMMARY As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Implements plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiating continued care plan in compliance with departmental and governmental regulations.
- Arranges for transportation of patient where needed in accordance with hospital procedure, as documented in the chart.
- Acts as liaison with the community and as a referral source.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- For those hired on or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree is required.
- For those hired on or after January 1, 2024, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is required. New Graduates:
- Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
- Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date. EDUCATION: BS: Social Work (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24.75 - $34.00/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Rochester Regional Health as a Social Worker – Inpatient, Full Time Day.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Rochester Regional 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.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $34000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Rochester, New York.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Case Management, Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Referral Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Insurance Advocacy, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker manages psychosocial needs for inpatient patients by conducting assessments and developing comprehensive care plans. They coordinate multidisciplinary conferences and advocate for insurance coverage to ensure a smooth transition to discharge or continued care.
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