Medical Social Worker, PRN
Company: Patriot At Home
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Homecare Medical Social
Worker (PRN) Territory: Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties
Business Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Patriot is
veteranownedand family operated Why Patriot? Patriot At Home is a
placewhere you candirectlymake animpactinyour community while
alsothrivingpersonally and professionally!We recognize family as
the cornerstone of ourcompany,andwantyou tobe part of a team that
values your contributions and well-being. We value our families and
community: Flexible Schedule Hardship Program-program tosupport
staffduring challenging times Patriot Cares-nonprofit
forcommunityoutreach How we support you professionally: This
position is paid at a competitive per diem visit rate Company 401K
with 4% company matching The responsibilities of our Medical Social
Workers include: Assist in the admission process of the patient, to
the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the
patients psychosocial status, and evaluating the patient, family,
and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that
will affect the plan of treatment. Assist in development, and
implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it
pertains to medical social work. Observe, record, and report
changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors, that affect
the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her
response to treatment. Consult, with the attending physician,
concerning alteration of the plan of treatment. Assess the
patient's potential to cope with his/her social and health
problems. Act as consultant, to the members of the health team;
assist them in understanding the social, emotional, and
environmental factors, related to the patient's health problems.
Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the
community. Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework. Assist
patients, and their families, in coping with personal and
environmental difficulties, which might predispose them toward
illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical
care. Job Conditions: The ability to communicate well, both
verbally and in writing, in English is required. The ability to
access patients homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair
accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity
must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the
patient's condition and to perform patient care. Physical
activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing
and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of
patients. Qualifications: Masters Degree from a School of Social
Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education. Must have,
or be in the process of acquiring, certification from the Academy
of Certified Social Workers. Two years experience preferred, with
at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital,
clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.). Must have a criminal
background check. Must have current CPR (BLS) certification.
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Patriot At Home, Lorain , Medical Social Worker, PRN, Healthcare , Youngstown, Ohio
