<p>Island Home Care, a post-acute home health agency operating as part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family, is recruiting a per diem (PRN) Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Key West, Florida. This role embeds a licensed clinical social worker directly into an interdisciplinary care team serving home health patients across one of the country's most distinctive coastal communities. The position carries meaningful clinical scope — including bereavement coordination — and offers competitive hourly pay with access to a broad corporate benefits platform on a flexible, as-needed schedule.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $30.35 – $45.50 per hour, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per diem / PRN employment classification with flexible, as-needed scheduling</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase option)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Post-acute home health setting serving patients in Key West and surrounding Monroe County</li> <li>Per diem schedule — called upon on an as-needed basis, providing flexibility for the right candidate</li> <li>Works under physician direction and within a structured Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) care model</li> <li>Contributes daily to the development and maintenance of comprehensive, integrated Plans of Care for home health patients</li> <li>Addresses the full spectrum of psychosocial factors affecting patient health: personal, emotional, environmental, and social determinants</li> <li>Serves as a resource to the broader care team by identifying and communicating available community resources</li> <li>Eligible to function as Bereavement Coordinator — establishing and overseeing bereavement Plans of Care with clearly delineated services for patients and families</li> <li>Supports patients, families, physicians, and clinical staff in understanding and navigating complex social and emotional health factors</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute platform (LHC Group / Optum) with structured professional development pathways and defined role-advancement criteria</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program — required</li> <li>Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) credential in the state of Florida — required</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — required</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle or public transportation — required</li> <li>Bereavement coordination experience and demonstrated ability to develop bereavement-specific Plans of Care — preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Key West sits at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys — a subtropical island city defined by year-round warm weather, turquoise water, world-class sport fishing, diving, and a vibrant arts and culinary scene unlike anywhere else in the continental United States. The island's compact, walkable character and strong sense of community make it an unusually tight-knit place to live and practice, while the Florida Keys Overseas Highway connects residents to the broader South Florida region. For clinicians who value coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and a genuinely unique cultural environment, Key West is a rare opportunity.</p>