Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Position Summary

The SW Care Manager performs the initial comprehensive assessment on admission in accordance with the Care Management Department policy, screening all patients by utilizing established tools for high risk indicators to ensure high risk patient populations receive the appropriate supportive services for discharge to prevent readmission and assess all populations for potential discharge planning needs. Provides ongoing reassessment of needs throughout the hospital course.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Completes a comprehensive initial assessment.
• Performs all activities for multidisciplinary care coordination at the intra-hospital level of care and inter-hospital level of care.

Performs all transitional planning activities including but not limited to :

Education & Experience Requirements

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

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65 years)

All populations

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $87,658.16 - $131,487.33 (Based on full-time employment)

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