HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital
Social Worker BSW
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Social Worker BSW – HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital
Join HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital as a Social Worker BSW and help provide compassionate, patient‑centered care.
Location & Salary St. Petersburg, FL | Salary: $63,000.00 – $87,400.00
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary The Social Worker (BSW) promotes patient‑centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post‑acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post‑acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care. The scope of this role includes primarily Med/Surg units.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
Obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post‑acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) required.
1+ years’ experience or MSW internship required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
Certification in Social Work preferred.
Critical thinking skills, service excellence and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instruction.
PC skills.
Hospital Overview HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a 215‑bed acute care hospital. We are Joint Commission accredited and offer emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services. Also accredited as an advanced primary stroke center, chest pain center, atrial fibrillation center, community cancer center, women’s choice award for best emergency care, blue distinction center+ for maternity care, and breast center with digital imaging. We provide a range of specialized services including GYN robotic surgery, pelvic pain and incontinence care, orthopedic joint replacement and spine surgery, and more. Our hospital has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies and has been ranked as a top workplace by the Tampa Bay Times.
Application Invitation If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker BSW opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing – apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Location & Salary St. Petersburg, FL | Salary: $63,000.00 – $87,400.00
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary The Social Worker (BSW) promotes patient‑centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post‑acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post‑acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care. The scope of this role includes primarily Med/Surg units.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
Obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post‑acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) required.
1+ years’ experience or MSW internship required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
Certification in Social Work preferred.
Critical thinking skills, service excellence and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instruction.
PC skills.
Hospital Overview HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a 215‑bed acute care hospital. We are Joint Commission accredited and offer emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services. Also accredited as an advanced primary stroke center, chest pain center, atrial fibrillation center, community cancer center, women’s choice award for best emergency care, blue distinction center+ for maternity care, and breast center with digital imaging. We provide a range of specialized services including GYN robotic surgery, pelvic pain and incontinence care, orthopedic joint replacement and spine surgery, and more. Our hospital has been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies and has been ranked as a top workplace by the Tampa Bay Times.
Application Invitation If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker BSW opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing – apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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