Job description

Overview

Aseracare an Amedisys Company
Full-time days
Are you a highly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted homecare companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay $46,056.63-$65,000
Enjoy many perks and benefits A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options). 401k with a match and a discounted employee stock purchase plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly. Mental health support. Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave. Back up child and elder care (at participating locations). Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements). Mileage reimbursement. Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing. And more.
What’s in it for you Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be – in their homes.
Don’t just take it from us – see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
“I have worked here just shy of a year and it’s the best job I’ve ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours.” – Amedisys caregiver
Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.
Named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022.
Responsibilities

Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
Ensures that changes in the patient’s clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.

Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
Identifies risks or threats to the patient’s health in the patient’s environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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