BayCare Health System
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Summary:
The Social Service Specialist I is a member of a collaborative practice model that includes patients, nurses, hospital care coordinators, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers, and the community. Provides coordination, referral and interdisciplinary discharge planning. Knowledgeable about treatment, social and economic implications for individuals and families as it pertains to their age, stage of development and discharge needs. Possesses a clear understanding of discharge and transition planning and linkage with community resources....