Social Worker
Tower Health
Social Worker
Tower Health
Health system operating hospitals and providers
The primary function of the social worker is to assess psychosocial needs of the patients and families and identify appropriate interventions to support those needs. The social worker provides also may provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families in all areas of the hospital. The social worker is an advocate for the patient and family and provides counseling and support to patients and families dealing with chronic illness and new-onset diagnoses. The social worker additionally provides care coordination services to the patient and family and will refer them to services in the hospital for support, as well as appropriate community-based organizations. The social worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates with the patient's medical providers to support the patient and family.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am - 11:00pm. One Weekend Commitment Every 6 Weeks
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St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
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At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.
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Health system operating hospitals and providers
Tower Health is a large health system in the Philadelphia region that runs four acute-care hospitals, a rehabilitation center, a health sciences school, and a broad provider network with over 1,100 physicians across 130 locations. It delivers a full range of medical services, from prevention and screenings to advanced surgeries and rehabilitation, supported by more than 10,000 team members and about 1,200 beds. Its approach centers on coordinated care across its hospitals and network to meet patients’ needs in multiple locations. What sets Tower Health apart is its size, breadth, and recognition: its hospitals have earned national awards for advanced care in areas like neurosurgery, stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality care and improve access for its roughly 2.5 million residents, continually expanding services and education through its hospital network and health science programs.
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