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K.A. Recruiting

Social Worker - Acute Care | Days with Rotating Weekends | Florida Panhandle

K.A. Recruiting, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, us, 32549

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Advance Your Social Work Career in a Leading, Patient-Centered Hospital A well-respected regional healthcare system in the Florida Panhandle is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team at a top-performing, 267-bed hospital. This facility is renowned for advanced care programs including a Primary Stroke Center, Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery, and specialized emergency services.

You'll be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering comprehensive care across inpatient units and the emergency department, serving a diverse patient population with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Position Overview This full-time role primarily covers daytime shifts with rotating weekends, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional variations. You will provide non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and support services across various inpatient units including ICU, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and the Emergency Department. This position focuses heavily on discharge planning experience and coordination of post-acute care resources.

Work Schedule Day shifts with rotating weekends, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; some shifts may vary slightly (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM).

Incentives & Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low copays

Behavioral health and telemedicine services, plus free AirMed transportation

Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance options

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay

Employee stock purchase program at a discount

Family support including fertility, adoption assistance, and child/elder care referrals

Tuition assistance, student loan support, and dependent scholarships

Employee recognition programs and wellness resources

Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

Employee Health Assistance Fund for financial support

Core Responsibilities

Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments for inpatient and emergency department patients

Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and family counseling during complex medical situations

Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, insurance providers, and community resources

Develop and implement discharge plans addressing barriers including financial, emotional, and psychosocial needs

Coordinate post-acute care placement and assist with patient/family decision-making

Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide advocacy for patient-centered care

Job Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required Minimum 1 year of recent (last 3-4 years) acute care hospital social work experience preferred Discharge planning experience is a must Prior experience in hospital, LTAC, hospice, or insurance company social work considered Experience with PASSRs and ESPERs preferred Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and organizational skills