Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Part-Time

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POSITION PURPOSE

• Assesses patient’s medical condition, psychosocial concerns, home environment and additional information to provide appropriate discharge placement. Communicates with family and/or significant other, staff and outside agencies to discuss discharge-planning alternatives. Assists patients/ families in coping skills and provides emotional support. Prepares consultation reports and documents activity in patient medical record. Performs other related duties as needed.

SITE(S)

• Kenosha Medical Center

• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelors Degree in: Social Work or related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain license within 12 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Social work experience in the health care arena with previous clinical experience preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs patient medical and psychosocial assessment for development of discharge plan.

• Communicates with multidisciplinary team.

• Documents in the patients’ medical record.

• Assists patients/families in coping skills and provides emotional support.

• Knowledge of and ability to discuss financial alternatives with patients and families.

• Participates and leads interdisciplinary meetings.

• Serves as a resource person for the multidisciplinary team.

• Is a liaison between United Hospital System, Inc. and external referral sources.

• Attends and presents in-services and educational programs in order to maintain and enhance professional expertise. Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Job Snapshot

Job Type Support Services

Schedule Part-Time

Shift PMs

Hours 40-80

Facility/Name Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital