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Job description
Social Worker
Explore opportunities with Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
Full-time position providing in-home visits for hospice patients.
Required Qualifications: current Ohio Social Worker License & Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Travel required within a 50-mile service radius to provide patient care
Hospice experience preferred
Primary Responsibilities:
Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Additional State Specific Requirements:
OH: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $66,400 to $99,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Worksite address
dayton, OH, 45444, US
Who can apply
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