Neurology - Social Worker III in Parkinson's Diseases Center of Excellence
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree with a major concentration in Social Work is required.
Some (6 months – 1 year) Social Work experience is required.
A license to practice social work in Iowa is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience using EPIC or EHR systems.
A resume and letter of interest must be uploaded and attached to your application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some familiarity with social work undergraduate education
Social work experience in an academic health care setting with an emphasis on social work assessment and discharge planning with primarily adult patients and their families.
Case management or care coordination experience.
The ability to manage multiple tasks at once, to maintain positive relationships with team members and
the ability to understand, interpret, and respond appropriately to the emotions of patients, families and
peers.
Flexibility to collaborate as part of many dynamic care teams, as well as good problem solving skills
required, including ability to effect change and resolve recalcitrant problems.
Experience with financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the
affordable care act, and the disability process, as well as community resources, home healthcare
and nursing facility placements available for patients in outpatient settings.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and/or clinic; works well with a variety of
care providers
Experience in a multidisciplinary Movement Disorders or Parkinson’s Disease clinic
Demonstrated interest in working with patients who have neurogenetic or neuromuscular diseases
Knowledge of UI policies and procedures
References
Three professional references will be required.
Application Materials
Please be prepared to upload both a letter of interest that addresses how qualifications are
met and a current resume.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
For additional information, contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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