Social Worker - Cardiac Transplant Clinic

Job description

Job Description​ Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's! Responsible and accountable for assessment of psychological, social, emotional, cultural and financial needs, and the resulting treatment that impacts patients' health and recovery. Provides professional social work services that utilize clinical knowledge to address the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention, and post-acute discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop transition plan and address needs in a timely manner. Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the entity, health system and community. Job Duties: - Monday through Friday 8-4:30. Tuesday meetings at 7 am and occasional other AM meetings - Interviews and assess assigned patients to identify areas of need - Provides resources and support to patients, families and caregivers as needed - Documents in the electronic medical record appropriately and timely - Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team; - Assists in development of the discharge plan; - Makes post-acute referrals and follow...