Hospice Social Worker
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least one year of healthcare experience; the qualifications also state a minimum of two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
- A current Social Worker license.
- Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referral resources and state and federal financial programs and eligibility requirements.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
- A valid driver's license.
- Valid auto insurance.
- Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Contact the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
- Perform case manager duties.
- Ensure the psychosocial assessment becomes part of the patient's chart within 24 hours of completion.
- Regularly assess the patient's and family's psychosocial needs.
- Regularly assess pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs.
- Implement Plan of Care provisions to meet patient and family needs, including social service goals for alleviating problems, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, pre-bereavement care, and bereavement care.
- Regularly re-evaluate the patient's and family's psychosocial needs.
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist with funeral arrangements if requested.
- Provide counseling during the terminal illness and at the time of death if requested.
- A master's degree in Social Work is preferred.
- Hospice experience is a plus.
About the company
Moments Hospice provides Medicare-certified in-home hospice and palliative care across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and select metros, delivering services wherever the patient calls home. It develops a joint, individualized care plan within seven days in collaboration with the patient, family, and treating facilities, and offers routine home care, continuous crisis care, general inpatient care, respite care, plus bereavement and spiritual support. The Moments Way centers on coordinating care with patients, families, and referral partners and uses a holistic approach to address physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Its goal is to improve quality of life for terminally ill patients, support families through grief, and raise the standard of hospice care, aided by the Moments Hospice Foundation that fulfills final wishes.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Moments Hospice still advertises service across 53 Minnesota and 69 Wisconsin counties.
- Its careers page stayed active in September 2026, with broad hiring across clinical roles.
- CMS hospice payment rates rose 2.6% for FY 2026, supporting reimbursement economics.
What critics are saying
- National Hospice Management sued Moments Hospice of Davenport on October 9, 2025.
- CMS imposed a nationwide hospice enrollment moratorium on May 13, 2026, blocking new Medicare growth.
- A serious Medicare investigation could trigger payment suspension and referral collapse within months.
What makes Moments Hospice unique
- 2026 website shows Medicare-certified hospice coverage across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
- Moments Hospice built a multi-state referral network since 2016, not a single-site operator.
- Teresa Davis joined as executive director on January 26, 2026, signaling professionalized operations.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Professional Development Budget