Medical Social Worker

Overview

MSW - Hospice (Clermont, FL)

Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company

This position is based in Clermont, FL and requires daily travel in Lake County.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

At Compassionate Care Hospice, we go above and beyond-not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer:

* Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

* Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

* Opportunities for professional growth

* A supportive, team-oriented environment

Salary Range:

$68,000 - $75,000 annually. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.

Benefits That Matter

* Full Benefits Package - Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans

* Generous PTO - support your personal time and well-being

* Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan

* Wellness Rewards - Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
* * Mental Health Support - Up to five free counseling sessions per year

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - With a competitive company match

* Family Support - Including infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave

* Fleet Vehicle Program - Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement

* And More - Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

* Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Technology Used

Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:

* HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database

* Forcura - Document management system

* Talent

EDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center

* Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking

* Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer

Responsibilities

* Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.

* Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.

* Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.

* Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.

* Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.

* Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

* Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

* Meets state and federal requirements for this position.

* Current CPR certification.

Preferred:

* Hospice or home health experience

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

* Comfortable with daily travel between facilities

* Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team-and be part of something truly meaningful.

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit  for more information.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Required:

* Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

* Has one year of…