Per Diem - Social Worker - SSM Health - Monroe, WI or Janesville, WI
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Clinton
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best.Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work. SM
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for establishing, c
oordinating, and maintaining the process to increase patient
through-put to the most appropriate level of care while
facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum. The
Social Worker will act as patient advocate by helping to find
resources and aid with problem solving and discharge planning for
patients identified as having complex discharge needs or are
identified as being at high risk for readmission. When medically
appropriate, the Social Worker will help to arrange alternate care
for patients after discharge, which may include rehabilitation
facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospice facilities,
community support services, or assisted living homes.
The Medical Social Worker has developed knowledge and skills in the
completion of initial and concurrent assessments through the
interview of the patient, family members and/or patient support
persons, and members of the multidisciplinary team. The Social
Worker will assist in the appropriate placement of complex patients
based upon their determined needs through the facilitation of
appropriate discharge plans.
The scope of practice will include patient and family assessment
and management, resource management, financial resources, and
facilitation of appropriate discharge plans for patients identified
as at risk for readmission or identified with complex care needs
post discharge. The SW collaborates with the Utilization Review
Case Manager (URCM), RN Care Manager (RNCM), Financial Counselors,
and the members of the multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker
reports to the Manager of Care Management, and the Director of Care
Management.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assessment:
Required Qualifications:
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work. SM
PLEASE NOTE The sign on bonus is only available to external
candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part
time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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