SOCIAL WORKER (BA/BSW) FULL TIME DAYS
About The Position
Alan B. Miller Medical Center opening in Spring 2026! A neighborhood hospital with medical center excellence! The new state-of-the-art hospital will join UHS’ growing regional network of healthcare operations which includes Wellington Regional Medical Center, the ER at Westlake (an extension of Wellington Regional Medical Center), Wellington Physicians Urgent Care and other healthcare services and access points. The Alan B. Miller Medical Center will feature 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building and a helistop. Upon completion of the initial phase of the project, the hospital campus will include 365,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space. The new Medical Center will offer comprehensive medical services including Emergency Care, Orthopedics and Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical services. In addition, the campus will be home to medical office buildings that will provide outpatient services. Social Worker (BA/BSW) Full Time The Social Worker will deal with the timely assessment of psychosocial issues of patients and their families/support systems while advocating/coordinating a discharge plan and ensuring concurrent appropriate utilization of hospital services, coupled with available community services. Areas such as, but not limited to, medication assistance, living wills, health proxy’s, available literature and resources in the community will be covered as needs are identified. They will maintain knowledge concerning regulatory standards, ex. JCAHO, ACHA etc., and will assist with keeping the department compliant with these standards. They will provide assistance and expertise with disease support groups and programs within the hospital as needed. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Works with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition and prognosis of patient. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1-hour online training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is required. Masters in social work preferred.
- 2 years’ acute care hospital experience requred
- Microsoft Office, Outlook
- Current and active social worker license required
Responsibilities
- Timely assessment of psychosocial issues of patients and their families/support systems
- Advocating/coordinating a discharge plan
- Ensuring concurrent appropriate utilization of hospital services, coupled with available community services
- Maintaining knowledge concerning regulatory standards, ex. JCAHO, ACHA etc., and will assist with keeping the department compliant with these standards
- Provide assistance and expertise with disease support groups and programs within the hospital as needed
- Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead
- Verbalizes stroke alert process
- Works with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition and prognosis of patient
- Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1-hour online training
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Job Type
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