BayCare is taking a significant step forward in expanding access to specialized care by developing a solid organ transplant program. We are collaborating with Northwestern Medicine and this strategic relationship will help accelerate this high-quality transplant program. This initiative reflects BayCare’s continued focus on advancing complex, lifesaving care while strengthening our role as a leading academic health system in West Central Florida.

This Transplant Licensed Social

Worker will work directly with transplant patients at St Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, FL.

The Transplant Licensed Social Worker Responsibilities Include
Act as member of cooperative practice model that includes patients, nurses, clinical resource coordinators, physicians, and other practitioners, caregivers, and the community
Psychosocial Assessments:
Conduct thorough psychosocial evaluations to assess a patient's readiness for transplant surgery, recovery and rehabilitation
Evaluating social support systems, family stability, adherence to medical advice, lifestyle behaviors and understanding of transplant risks and advantages.




Identify potential barriers to transplant eligibility and help develop individual care plans.
Post-Transplant Support:
Provide ongoing counseling and resources to promote adherence to medication regimens, lifestyle adjustment and emotional well-being.
Provide support to reduce anxiety, depression and potential substance misuse, improving long-term outcomes.
Quality Improvement Duties:
Develop clinical protocols
Implement quality improvement initiatives

Position Details
Facility: Hybrid - St Joseph's Hospital
Location: Tampa, FL
Status: Full time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirement: None
On Call: No

Certifications And Licensures
Required FL LCSW (Social Work)

Education
Required Masters in Social Work

Experience
Required 2 years' experience as Licensed Social Worker specific to Transplant Services

Perks
Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k match and additional yearly contribution
Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
Community discounts and more

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

📌 Transplant Licensed Social Worker Saint Joseph's
🏢 BayCare Health System
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