About the role#
The SW Student Discharge Planner provides support to patients and their families. You will work under the supervision of the Manager of Social Services to coordinate care and ensure patients have the resources they need after leaving the hospital.
What you'll do#
- Arrange continuing care and coordinate services with community resources.
- Complete assessments and follow-ups for patients and their families.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, organizations, and outside agencies.
- Respond to high-risk screenings and physician consults.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other skilled disciplines to plan for discharge.
- Maintain accurate records in patient charts and track departmental statistics.
- Participate in team meetings, hospital committees, and Quality Improvement programs.
- Keep your skills current through continuing education.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Enrollment in or completion of a Master's degree program in Social Work.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Portsmouth, Ohio.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a part-time role at 16 hours per week.
- The term is rolling.
About Southern Ohio Medical Center
Southern Ohio Medical Center is a 248-bed hospital located in Portsmouth, Ohio. The organization provides emergency and surgical care along with various other health-care services. It employs more than 3,000 staff members and maintains a medical team of over 266 physicians and specialists. The facility handles 12,000 surgeries and 79,000 emergency cases annually.
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