SOCIAL WORKER
Job Description
Summary
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
2. Advocates for the patients right to obtain optimumrequired services and acts as a liaison between Medical/Nursing staff,relatives of the patients and appropriate outside agencies.
3. Makes rounds in the inpatient and outpatient areas andjoins physician rounds as needed. Discusses with patients and care-givers thepsychosocial problems related to hospitalization or treatment and providespatients with needed services and information.
4. As approved, participates in specialized clinicalpractice with physicians to provide needed services for high-risk groups.Participates in research programmers as requested.
5. Ensures that high-risk patients are aware of theirmedical problems, the treatment plan, required surgery and medication to ensuretheir full compliance.Education
Master's or Bachelor's
Degree in Social Work is required.Experience Required
One (1) year of related experience with Master's ,or three (3) years with Bachelor's
is required.Other Requirements(Certificates)
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Hospitals / Healthcare / Diagnostics
Function:
Health Care
Roles:
Other Health Care / Hospitals
