Job Description
About Us: At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.
Why Join Us: - Fully-paid insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
- Wellness Benefit providing $1,000 annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
- Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.
- Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - 84,000 hourly
Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of VNA Health
Job Duties: - Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.
- Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations pertaining to the delivery of home health services.
- Other duties as delegated by the Director of Home Health/Clinical Supervisor.
- The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.
Qualifications: - Master's Degree in social work from a school accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
- Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Apply today for our Medical Social Worker (MSW) role or email recruiter@vna.health with your resume to be considered!
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,