CommonSpirit Health at Home provides home care and wellness services for our communities. We see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration. Our innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Our goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians.
Responsibilities
Parkview Health at Home Now Hiring Medical Social Worker in Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Medical Social Work Coordinates care with other caregivers and the attending physicians to improve and/or maintain the social, emotional, functional and physical health status of the patient
Establishes a care plan according to the physician’s plan of treatment.Provides crisis intervention as required.Assists the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social/emotional/economic factors influencing the patient's ability to improve medically.Assists in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed. (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).Works with the patient’s family/caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and family /caregiver.Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.Currently licensed to practice in the state of Indiana.One year social work experience in a health care setting required. Home care experience preferred.Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification.In Washington State, all providers must meet NPI requirement and furnish proof prior to onboarding