Barbara J. Martin, LBSW

PO Box ******

Dallas, Texas 75336

469-***-****

adl91f@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a full or part time position in a service agency to provide compassionate social work services to patients and their families.

Experience

City Hospital at White Rock, formerly Doctor’s Hospital

Social Worker, 1/2016-11/2020

Provided discharge planning for patients to appropriate facilities, home health agencies, or hospice. Arranged DME as needed. Worked with the patient and their family to help them understand the appropriate discharge plan. Also explained the support services offered by various agencies which were deemed appropriate for the patient. Provided social work services on the telemetry, ICU, maternity and emergency room as needed. Made referrals as necessary to CPS or APS.

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington

Case Manager, 2/2015 to 12/2015

Provided discharge planning with the patient. Provided ongoing authorization with insurance companies with clinical updates.

Kindred Hospital White Rock, Dallas

Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC)

Case Manager, 4/2002 to 6/2014

Assessed patients for discharge needs and proper placement after an average length of stay of 25 days or longer. Queried physicians for accurate information for coding purposes and accurate DRG. Worked with the patient’s insurance company to provide information for increased length of stay. Wrote detailed letters to the insurance company on behalf of the patient to demonstrate why the patient would benefit from a longer length of stay at this facility. Most times a longer length of stay was granted by the insurance company with continued updates provided.

Life Care Hospital of Dallas (LTAC)

Social Worker, 6/2000 to 4/2002

Assessed and planned discharge for approximately 28-32 patients.

Walnut Place, Dallas

Activity Director, 2/1999 t0 6/2000

Planned daily activities for approximately 160 patients. Supervised two staff.

Alzheimer’s Association Dallas Chapter

Family Assistance Coordinator, 7/1995 to 6/1998.

Met with families and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. Assisted with needs and provided referrals to community or chapter programs.

CC Young Memorial Home

Admissions Coordinator/Social Worker, 5/1987 to 7/1995

Responsible for admissions and social services for patients and families of the Health Center and Personal Care Unit.

Willow Bend Care Center, Mesquite, TX.

Admissions Coordinator and Social Worker 5/1986 to 5/1987.

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

B.A. in Social Work

1977 to 1982

Accredited Professional Program

Maiden Name at time of graduation Barbara J Handville

Texas Social Work License # 18975

Current until 11/2022.