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At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. TERRITORY- LORAIN & CUYAHOGA COUNTIES. At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Medical Social Worker. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
Job Responsibility:
Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Home Health team
Assesses patients to identify the psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs of patients
Makes the initial social work evaluation visit and reevaluates the patient’s social work needs during each following visit
Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the Supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care
Reports unsafe conditions and the outcome of each visit to the appropriate Supervisor by the end of the day
Implements the plan for patient safety, using patient, family, and community resources
Participates in implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Initiates and revises the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues
Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the plan of care, per agency policy
Incorporates patient care goals established in the plan of care
Performs appropriate skilled services/interventions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician
Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient and family in following the Plan of Care and meeting social work-related needs
Requirements:
Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
Current State License as a Social Worker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What we offer:
Work autonomy and flexible schedules
1:1 patient care
Supportive and collaborative environment
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement