Social Worker, South Hospital

Job description

Primary Location: South Hospital - UMC Address: 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary: Under the direction of the Manager and/or Director of Care Coordination, the Social Worker performs activities which support the Care Coordination Department. The Social Worker promotes optimal health care outcomes in accordance with the policies, procedures, applicable laws and contracts, philosophy, mission, vision and values of University of Louisville Hospital; assumes responsibility and accountability for the appropriate utilization of facilities and services and serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and ancillary staff. The social worker provides psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, information and referral services, counseling, and the coordination of services which meet the health-related needs of patients of all ages in an acute care setting. Must be able to adjust work hours depending upon departmental and organizational needs as determined by the director or manager. Job Description: Essential Functions: Conducts timely patient needs assessment to develop appropriate discharge/care management plan...