<p>A per-diem (PRN) Medical Social Worker opportunity is open with a post-acute home health organization serving the Lake City, Florida region. Working under physician direction and alongside an Interdisciplinary Group, you will deliver medical social services that address the social and emotional dimensions of patient health — helping patients and families develop coping strategies, navigate resources, and move toward better outcomes. This is a flexible, as-needed engagement well suited to an MSW-level clinician who wants meaningful community-based work without a fixed full-time schedule.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $28.75 – $43.10, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per-diem / PRN employment classification with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Access to a comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements for PRN status)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program available to eligible team members</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution for eligible employees</li> <li>Career development pathways and internal mobility across a large post-acute and home health network</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Post-acute / home health care setting — community-based, patient-centered model of care</li> <li>Medical social services delivered under physician direction and in collaboration with a full Interdisciplinary Group</li> <li>Focus on identifying and addressing significant social and emotional factors affecting patient health status</li> <li>Direct work with patients and families to develop individualized coping mechanisms and care support plans</li> <li>PRN schedule provides flexibility while contributing to a team committed to continuity of post-acute care</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with broad clinical resources and support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program — required</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to reliable transportation — required</li> <li>Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) in the state of Florida — preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire — preferred</li> <li>One or more years of social work experience in a healthcare setting — preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake City sits in north-central Florida at the crossroads of I-10 and I-75, offering easy access to Jacksonville (roughly 60 miles east) and Gainesville (about 45 miles south). The area is known for its natural springs, the Osceola National Forest, and the Suwannee River — a strong draw for clinicians who value outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living than Florida's coastal metros. Columbia County's public school system and a close-knit community atmosphere make Lake City a practical and appealing base for healthcare professionals relocating from larger markets.</p>