Medical Social Worker, LSW

Ohio State University Physicians

. Work with physicians, staff and other health care team members to identify at-risk populations, including financial hardships, lack of transportation, abusive situations and malnutrition .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,322 - $100,984 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and patient advocacy, effectively linking at-risk populations with community resources and healthcare services. Possesses strong communication skills to educate healthcare teams and coordinate care plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkState Of Ohio Licensure (LSW)Experience In Healthcare EnvironmentCommunity Resource CoordinationInterpersonal Skills

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Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTact And DiplomacyFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

State Of Ohio Licensure (LSW)

Industry Keywords

Case ManagementPatient AdvocacyHealthcare Team CollaborationAt-Risk PopulationsCommunity AgenciesReferral ProcessResource LinkagePatient Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with physicians, staff and other health care team members to identify at-risk populations, including financial hardships, lack of transportation, abusive situations and malnutrition
Assess needs of identified patients and provide case management
Recommend interventions and implement plans to assist patients
Link patients with systems that provide needed resources and opportunities
Coordinate community resources and maintain liaison with community agencies
Serve as liaison between patients, staff and community resources
Advocate for patients by coordinating services and involving patients in case plans
Educate Faculty Physicians, Residents and Staff about the referral process and community resources available to patients
Provide ongoing case management as needed
Provide excellent clinical services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
State of Ohio licensure (LSW)
Experience in a healthcare environment
Experience coordinating available community resources and payer programs and limitations is required
Flexible to meet the needs of the patients and providers
Demonstrative effectiveness in conveying information both in writing and verbally
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holidays
Wellness program