Social Worker - Hospice (FT)

Job description

I. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Medical Social Worker is an individual who meets the qualifications for a Social Worker and provides services in accordance with the Medical Director and Plan of Care. II. MISSION STATEMENT: This facility is operated by Allegiance Healthcare Hospice and Palliative Care. Our Mission is to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and the entire community that surrounds each patient. We strive to holistically meet their spiritual, social and clinical needs in the most peaceful, dignified and comforting manner possible. III. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: The social worker shall assist the physician and other IDT members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health status and shall include, but not limited to: a. Assessment of the social and emotional factors having an impact on the patient’s health status; b. Assist in the formulation of the POC; c. Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state law and in accordance with the POC; d. Coordination with other IDT members and participate in IDT conferences; e. Prepare clinical and/or progress notes and incorporate them into the clinical record wit...