Social Work - Outpatient Social Worker
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
5x8 hrs, Days

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

It is a great opportunity to work with a unique patient population, transplant, which is highly rewarding. The social worker works with these patients and their families from time of referral into the transplant program, up until transplant and then for the remaining lifetime of that patient which allows the social worker to develop strong bonds and relationships with the patients and families that entrust them with their care. This position allows for independence and flexibility while managing day to day patient care. It is a Monday-Friday, typically 8 hour days/week with no weekends or holidays. There are many opportunities for professional growth in this position by allowing for attendance at transplant related conferences, input and creation of day to day workflows and processes and participation in a multitude of multidisciplinary venues (Quality, Education, Performance Improvement, etc.). There is an opportunity to work and collaborate with many people through out the organization that contribute to the program (Inpatient and Outpatient Leadership, Inpatient Social Work and Care Coordination, Physicians, Surgeons, OR Teams, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Psych, Nurses, Coordinators, Quality Associates, Financial Coordinators, Administrative support teams, Outreach Coordinator, Educator, etc.). We have and drive a culture of safety and positive work environment focused on teamwork, collaboration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s Degree required

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information:

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information:

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Recruiter: Ashlee Hoffman