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Case Manager Social Worker - Washington DC
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/05/2024
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Case Manager Social Worker to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital! -The Case Manager works with patients, families, caregivers, the rehabilitation team, and insurance provider(s) to ensure a coordinated rehabilitation program and maximize patient outcomes. The Case Manager also works with the patient, caregiver, and team to coordinate a safe and effective continued care plan. -Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! - -Primary Duties: -Conducts a comprehensive psychosocial interview with patient(s) and family members. Provides conflict management and mediation with the patient, their family, and/or caregivers. - -Acts as a liaison between patient, family, caregivers, and treatment team to ensure that everyone understands patient's perceived needs and concerns. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary rehab team, patients, and significant others to develop an appropriate team treatment plan. - -Manages healthcare resources effectively to include accurate reporting to insurance providers and advocacy for patients' continued care needs. Advises the physician, team, and UR team of potential denials (i.e., Medicare and private insurance companies). - -Facilitates daily interdisciplinary team conferences and family conferences. Participates in program development and process improvement tasks within the department. - -Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies to provide patients and families with the resources needed to maximize independence and wellness. Facilitates Skilled Nursing Facilities placement and coordinate Home Care referrals. - -Qualifications: - -Master's degree in social work. -Licensed as a Social Worker in the District of Columbia or Certified Case Manager. -Experience in rehabilitation care or in case management with demonstration of knowledge of rehabilitation preferred. -Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies preferred. -
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason. More...
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