Home Health Medical Social Worker MSW Contingent

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

• Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $65.00 - $75.00 per visit
• Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
• Transfer Without a Visit: $5.00 per non-visit transfer
• Orientation and In Service
  
  Hours:
  
  $30.00 per hour
• Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
• Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $70.00 - $80.00 per visit

• Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Assists the physician and other home health team members in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
• Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living problems and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition.
• Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
• Develops the care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum. Sets appropriate goals for the patient. Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.

• Active Michigan Medical Social Worker (MSW) license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Home health care experience preferred

• Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.