The Social Worker assesses the patient's psychological situation after acute or post acute discharge through telephonic outreach and home visits in order to make recommendations to medical personnel, and provides direct services that ensure the patient's best use of health care services that focus on readmission prevention and supports patient's functional status within their home or post-acute care setting.

Education
Masters Degree : Accredited School of Social Work (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience
2 Years experience as a Social Worker in a ambulatory or community setting. (Required)
2 Years experience as a Social Worker in a hospital setting. (Preferred)

License/Certifications
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Preferred)
SW-LIC - PA Social Worker License (Preferred)

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple Physicians Inc. brings the best together.
Our people enjoy something truly unique - settings with the resources of a world-class health system and the personal connections of a neighborhood doctor's office. With convenient locations, leading edge care, and staff who feel more like family, careers with Temple Physicians are second to none.

Do you enjoy getting to know patients in a professional setting? Appreciate the possibilities and support offered by a large health system? Then join Temple Physicians, Inc.