Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida
The Social Worker facilitates patient care through effective resource coordination and transition planning to ensure optimal health outcomes. They conduct complex psycho-social assessments to promote safe discharge and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and possess a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Two years of acute care experience is preferred, along with competency in case management documentation systems.
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions.
St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status