Position Highlights:

• Assists with discharge planning.
• Provides education and information to patients and caregivers related to the various community levels of post-acute care.
• Facilitates patient and family in facility selection.
• Provides clerical assistance with placements to post-acute care services (faxing/calling/packet creation) for skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and hospices.
• Navigation of the EMR in order to extrapolate relevant clinical data necessary for placement referrals.
• Utilizes discharge planning software.
• Maintains a database and working knowledge of community resources pertinent to the oncology population.
• Offers information and referral services.
• Provides information on general cancer resources, transportation resources and other community resources as appropriate.
• Coordinates lodging referrals to Hope Lodge and other lodging resources.
• Coordinates transportation requests using community agencies.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and coordinate referrals to community-based organizations, to ensure the timely continuation of a patient’s treatment plan or discharge following an acute care admission.
• Collaborate effectively with medical team.
• Complete all documentation and reporting requirements.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• BSW from CSWE approved school
• Experience with disability management is highly preferred
• Must have clear written and verbal communication skills and basic competence in various computer applications

Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute · Social Work-Inpatient
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, M-F 8:30-5:00