What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker BSW position at Medical City Weatherford?
Description Social Worker BSW Qualified Candidates May Be Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family Jump-start your career as a Social Worker BSW today with Medical City Weatherford. Benefits Medical City Weatherford, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include : Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a Social Worker BSW. We care for our community Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today Job Summary and Qualifications This is a Full Time Day shift position, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends as needed The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs, providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources / post-acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care and identifies, addresses, and tracks barriers to patient throughput. What You Will Do In This Role : Works collaboratively with RN Case Managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. Maintains effective communication between members of the care team Identifies and addresses barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual Performs thorough assessments and develops appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs Obtains inputs from the RN Case Manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassesses and modifies patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process and performs proactive discharge planning Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage Coordinates and facilitates meetings between the care team and patients / families / caregivers. Assists patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values Engages in community outreach and program development to support patients / families / caregivers Provides expertise in post-acute services and community resources Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Needed : Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required Currently licensed as a Registered Bachelor of Social Work in the State of TX Certification in Social Work preferred 1 years experience of Social Work required Acute care, medical social work experience highly preferred Medical City Weatherford is a 100 bed acute-care hospital. We serve Parker County and surrounding communities. Our medical staff represents 30 medical specialties. Our health care services include inpatient and outpatient care, medical-surgical and emergency care. We are a designated Comprehensive (Level II) Stroke Facility and Level IV Trauma Center. Our hospital is a Level I Neonatal Facility, and a Chest Pain-Accredited facility. Our facility has received many awards and recognition. We received the Press Ganey Summit Award and The Joint Commission’s Top Performer in Key Quality Measures. We are honored to have The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. 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. Â "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker BSW opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today 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.
