What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at TOC- The Orthopaedic Center?
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Primary Responsibilities/Requirements:
Description
Primary Responsibilities/Requirements:
- Maintain an ongoing tracking system and records of optimization clinic patients
- Develop discharge plans for patients to the appropriate level of care
- Participate in conference calls and collaborate with other members of the care team
- Adapt to change and work effectively within the optimization clinic and TOC
- Collaborate and develop rapport with physicians, hospital staff, and TOC teams to assist with optimization of surgical patients
- Make referrals to primary care physician for patient optimization as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in social work required
- Must be a licensed social worker
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
- Independent, motivated, and assertive
- Exhibits Initiative and Self Disciplined
- Proven positive, “teamwork” attitude and work history
- Problem solving skills leading to success for surgical patients and optimization clinic