Medical Social Worker PRN

Company: HCA
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Social Worker PRN? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsAt St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending* Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave* 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)* Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans* Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.* Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)* Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage* Adoption Assistance* Legal Benefits and lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsYou contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Social Worker PRN like you to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Medical Social Worker, you will be responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs, providing community service coordination for identified patient populations, and providing support and crisis intervention where indicated. You will act as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post-acute care providers. You will create and facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans and arrange post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. You will facilitate patient movement across the continuum of care and identify, address, and track barriers to patient throughput.* You will partner with the RN Case Manager to ensure the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.* You will respond promptly to referrals from the RN Case Manager or other staff when risk factors for social determinants of health are identified.* You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate plans of care for high risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.* You will perform proactive discharge planning.* You will provide expertise in post-acute services and community resources.* You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual.* You will provide psychosocial support and resources.Experience* Experience in acute care social workEducation* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work* Master's Degree in Social Work - preferredLicenses and Certifications* Currently licensed as a Registered Social Worker in the state of Texas according to law and regulation - preferred* Certification in Case Management - preferred* Certification in Social Work - preferredSt. David's South Austin Medical Centeris an acute-care facility in central Texas with more than 300 patient beds. The hospital is known in the community for its nationally accredited oncology program - the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center, home to the area's only adultbone marrow transplantprogram - and Level II trauma center. The facility's full range ofspecialized servicesincludes cardiovascular care and rehabilitation, imaging services, women's services, joint replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three full-service emergency centers.St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderWe are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Social Worker PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Apply

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