Social Worker - Home Health

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.

**Full Job Title:** Medical Social Worker MSW (Home Health) - PRN

* Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors related to the patient's health status on as needed basis * Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis. * Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis. * Visits patient according to Plan of Care; completes a clinical note for each visit; and submits clinical notes to the agency on a daily basis. The MSW will give daily report to the Administrator regarding patient visits to ensure continuity of the Care Management process. * Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies on an as needed basis. * Assesses social and emotional factors related to patient's illness to determine ability to cope with daily living problems on as needed basis. * Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations on as needed basis

* Master's degree (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or license current in the state of employment if contracted by AHA. * One (1) year of experience, working as a social worker. * Current driver's license and automobile insurance in state of employment, and the ability to travel within a 50 mile radius on a daily basis. * Is responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care