Medical Social Worker, PRN

Join Patriot At Home as a Medical Social Worker – Flexible Schedule in Youngstown, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.

• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors, that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.

• Consult, with the attending physician, concerning alteration of the plan of treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education.

• Must have, or be in the process of acquiring, certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

• Two years’ experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.

• Must have a criminal background check.

Benefits & Compensation

• Job Conditions: The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in English is required.

• The ability to access patients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.

• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

Work Schedule

• Per Diem position.

• Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Patriot At Home as a Medical Social Worker – Flexible Schedule.