Social Worker II Care Management Acute - Hamilton - FT/Days
Company: Kettering Health
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers
and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We
are committed to transforming the health care experience with
high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented
mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in
our facilities, training the next generation of health care
professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
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Campus Overview:
Kettering Health Hamilton Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort
Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over
90 years. Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area,
serving patients from -Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown
and surrounding communities. KH Hamilton offerings include
maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler
County, and a range of outpatient services. - In 2020, KH Hamilton
received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety
watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United
States.Full-service, community hospital -licensed -for -203 beds.
-In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
America's 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)America's 100 Best
Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award
(2020)
Responsibilities & Requirements:
Responsibilities:Assist the care team by providing leadership in
supporting and facilitating coordinated care delivery to
patientsProactively identify and eliminate barriers to
dischargeCollaborating with the care team to ensure planning for
appropriate post-acute care plan and back-up plan. - Specific job
functions will vary based on assigned area but would include items
such as:Coordinate services for all patients assigned prioritizing
moderate and high risk patients with serious, complex or chronic
health problems or with psychosocial issues.Provide advocacy,
information and referral services to patients and families to
address their psychosocial needs.Assists all patients through the
healthcare system by acting as a patient advocate and
navigator.Promotes clear communication with the care coordination
team and caregivers, ensuring awareness regarding patient care
coordination plan related to transitions of care.Participates on a
team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical
audits, and programmatic evaluation related to organization goals
for length of stay, readmissions and patient experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Qualifications:Masters -of Social Work or related field
requiredCurrent Ohio Social Work license required.Clinical
experience in health care settingAwareness of developmental needs
over the age span of infant to elder required.Ability to work well
in multidisciplinary and independent settings and communicate well
(verbal and written)Ability to coordinate work effectively with
other hospital disciplines.Ability to recognize and understand the
dynamics of individuals from diverse populations.Ability to solve
problems through the analysis of information.
Keywords: Kettering Health, Hamilton , Social Worker II Care Management Acute - Hamilton - FT/Days, Executive , Hamilton, Ohio
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